
One year after the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 innocent people, India Today has, for the first time on television, traced the alleged mastermind behind the massacre. Identified as Habibullah, he is believed to be hiding in Pakistan’s Kasur region, with explosive evidence including identity papers, safe house details and ground visuals raising serious questions. Sources say he directed the attack in which victims were allegedly singled out on the basis of religion, while intelligence inputs now suggest his movements are also being tracked inside Pakistan. As Pahalgam continues to heal and families of the victims continue to seek justice, this special investigation follows the terror trail, the evidence, and why the countdown for India’s most wanted may have begun.