Ekta Tiwari Alleges Meeting with Terrorists Ahead of Pahalgam Attack; ‘They Treated Us Poorly for Not Knowing the Quran’

following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, model Ekta Tiwari has claimed she unknowingly interacted with two suspected terrorists just days before the tragedy. The attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, has led to heightened security measures across the region.

Tiwari shared her encounter during a press conference, stating, “We met two men posing as mule handlers during our family trip to Pahalgam. They pressured us to go to Baisaran Valley and misbehaved, criticizing us for not knowing the Quran.” She revealed that their behavior made her uncomfortable, prompting her to secretly record videos of the suspects.

“Two unknown men came along with the mule handler. They started asking me about Ajmer. I told them I had never been there. Then they began questioning me about Amarnath Yatra – how many people had come, what our religion was, etc. I was scared and didn’t reveal the truth. They also asked personal questions about my husband and marriage. Then they asked if I read the Quran and what religion I follow more. One even claimed to be a Quran teacher,” she recalled.

Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh: Ekta Tiwari, tourist who identified the terrorist says, “We were a group of 20 people and reached Pahalgam on April 20. That very day, we sensed something suspicious, so we got off about 500 meters before the Baisaran area—where the attack took place. The… pic.twitter.com/vZGKSbCqhK

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Authorities Investigate Ekta Tiwari’s Inputs

Following the release of sketches by authorities, Tiwari recognized one of the suspects and immediately reported her findings. She registered her inputs with the CM Helpline and informed a relative in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Law enforcement officials are analyzing the recorded videos as part of their investigation into the terror attack, reported News18.

Details of the Pahalgam Terror Attack

The April 22 attack, which is one of the deadliest in recent years, targeted civilians and security personnel in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Among the victims were a young Navy officer, an Intelligence Bureau official, and two foreign nationals. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the attack, promising swift action against those responsible.

Public Calls for Heightened Vigilance

Tiwari’s revelation has raised concerns about individuals with extremist ideologies mingling with tourists. Community leaders have emphasized the importance of staying vigilant and reporting any suspicious activity. “Such incidents highlight the need for proactive measures to ensure public safety,” an official stated.