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Intelligence sources also reveal the presence of one Chinese satellite phone in the area on the same day as the Pahalgam attack.
Except Junaid (third from left), the three terrorists were involved in Tuesday’s attack. (News18)
In a stunning new twist to the Pahalgam terror attack probe, intelligence sources have revealed to CNN-News18 that the terrorists were using Chinese messaging apps to communicate with their handlers across the border in Pakistan. These Chinese apps are extremely encrypted and have been banned in India since the 2020 Galwan clashes.
Intelligence sources also reveal the presence of one Chinese satellite phone in the area on the same day as the Pahalgam attack. Both of these are lines of investigation being probed by the NIA, which is now the lead agency to track and unravel the Pahalgam plot.
China has shown its support for Pakistan, with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi having a phone conversation with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Muhammad Ishaq Dar. During the call, China expressed concern over the rising tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack and called for an impartial investigation.
The Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed the conversation in a statement on X, noting that Dar briefed Yi on the regional situation. Dar said China “rejected India’s unilateral and illegal actions, as well as its baseless propaganda against Pakistan.”
Furthermore, Dar thanked China for its continued support and reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to their strong friendship and shared vision of an All-Weather Strategic Cooperative Partnership. Both sides reiterated their dedication to promoting regional peace and stability, mutual respect, and opposition to unilateralism and hegemonic policies.
They expressed their firm resolve to uphold regional peace, promote mutual respect and understanding, and jointly oppose unilateralism and hegemonic policies. Additionally, they agreed to maintain close communication and coordination at all levels to advance their shared objectives of peace, security, and sustainable development in the region and beyond.