Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has said that the zipline operator who said “Allahu Akbar” during the Pahalgam attack did it out of shock and not as a part of the attack.
The man, Muzammil, was questioned after a video of him chanting went viral. NIA sources told India Today TV that he was not involved in the April 22 attack that killed 26 people. They said his reaction was similar to how someone might say “Hey Ram” when scared or surprised.
The video was recorded by a tourist, Rishi Bhatt, who said Muzammil shouted “Allahu Akbar” three times just before gunshots were heard. Bhatt was the last person to use the zipline before the attack. The video spread quickly online and led to public questions.
