Pahalgam terror attack: NIA seeks China’s legal assistance to trace information on GoPro linked to attack

NIA court seeks China's legal aid to trace GoPro linked to Pahalgam terror attack, uncovering critical evidence for investigation.

A Special NIA Court in Jammu has issued a Letter Rogatory to the competent judicial authority in China for assistance in tracing the supply chain and end-user details of a mobile phone linked to the probe into last year's Pahalgam terror attack.

The Special Judge passed the order in response to an application filed by the Deputy Inspector General, National Investigation Agency (NIA), Sandeep Choudhary, under Section 112 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

Terrorists affiliated with Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit struck south Kashmir's Pahalgam hill resort on April 22, killing 25 tourists and a local guide.

According to the application, the NIA, during the course of the investigation into the case, seized various material objects and electronic devices connected with the conspiracy and execution of the terrorist attack.

One such crucial electronic device is a GoPro Hero 12 Black Camera, bearing serial No.C3501325471706, which is relevant for establishing pre-attack reconnaissance, movement and operational preparation of the terrorist module involved in the Pahalgam attack.

"A lawful notice under the BNSS was issued to the manufacturer GoPro B V, seeking details regarding the supply chain and activation of the said device.”