New Delhi: 
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday praised the National Investigation Agency (NIA) for its thorough and successful probe into the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in April, saying the investigation is so solid that security agencies worldwide will soon study it as a case example. More importantly, he added, the findings will put Pakistan firmly in the dock on global platforms.

Shah made these remarks while inaugurating the two-day 'Anti-Terrorism Conference-2025' organized by the NIA. He highlighted how the April 22 attack in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, where three Pakistan-backed terrorists killed 25 tourists and one local pony operator-totaling 26 innocent lives-was aimed at derailing Kashmir's budding tourism boom, disrupting development, and stirring communal tensions in the country. The Home Minister commended the security forces for their swift action. Based on precise intelligence, Indian forces neutralized all three attackers in 'Operation Mahadev', sending a strong message to Pakistan. For the first time, he noted, the planners behind the attack were also punished through 'Operation Sindoor', a decisive counter-strike that targeted terror infrastructure across the border.

"This is the first incident where we punished the masterminds via Operation Sindoor and eliminated the executors through Operation Mahadev, Shah said, calling it a befitting response from India's security apparatus and the people to Pakistan's terror masters.

He described the investigations into the Pahalgam attack (and a related Delhi blast case) as watertight examples far beyond routine policing, showcasing exceptional coordination. With terrorism evolving through technology and organized crime growing more sophisticated, Shah announced plans for a new 360-degree assault strategy against organized crime networks. He also launched an updated NIA crime manual and two new databases, urging all state police chiefs to integrate terrorist and criminal databases into India's zero-terror policy. The conference brought together top police officials to discuss emerging threats, emphasizing better coordination, intelligence sharing, and uniform anti-terror structures across states.

The Pahalgam attack had shocked the nation earlier this year, triggering heightened tensions with Pakistan, which denied involvement despite India's accusations. But through relentless investigation and operations, Shah said, India has delivered justice and a clear warning: attempts to undermine peace and progress will not go unanswered.