Hashim Musa, a Pakistani terrorist, is suspected to be one of the three attackers involved in the targeted killings in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. According to sources speaking to CNN-News18, Musa was previously a para commander in the special forces of the Pakistani Army.
Security forces believe that Hashim Musa was trained as a para commando in Pakistan. This suspicion grew stronger after the attackers in Pahalgam were able to escape from the police, showing a high level of skill and training. Another reason for this suspicion is that the attackers used M4 rifles during the Pahalgam attack, a weapon that requires special training to handle.
According to a report by The Times of India, Musa is now considered a hardcore terrorist and is linked to the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The report said that LeT had sent him to Jammu and Kashmir to target security forces and civilians. An officer told The Times of India that it is possible Musa was “loaned” by Pakistan’s Special Service Group (SSG) to work with Lashkar-e-Taiba for this mission.
A senior officer shared that details about Musa’s background hint at ISIS possibly being involved in the Pahalgam terror attack. Musa’s name has also come up in earlier attacks in Kashmir, specifically in Gagangir and Ganderbal, showing he is the common link in all three incidents.
The Times of India reported that Pakistan’s Special Service Group (SSG) para-commandos are experts in unconventional warfare and secret missions. Their training is very tough, focusing not just on physical strength but also on sharp thinking and strategy, key skills needed for planning major terror attacks.
These SSG commandos are skilled in using advanced weapons, hand-to-hand combat, and surviving in difficult environments. They are also trained to navigate tough terrains easily. On April 22, terrorists killed 26 people including residents, tourists, and foreign nationals, after reportedly checking their religious backgrounds before opening fire.
