Adil Hussain Thokar, once a promising student from Anantnag, is now suspected of masterminding the deadly Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 tourists. He reportedly traveled to Pakistan, became radicalized, and re-entered India to carry out the assault. His family claims he has been missing since 2018, but authorities believe he is a key figure in the attack, offering a reward for his arrest.
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