A Jammu court has granted a second 45-day extension to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to complete its investigation into the April 22 Pahalgam attack in which terrorists killed 25 tourists and a local resident.

The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act imposes a 90-day ceiling for custody of suspects. This period can be extended by 180 days if a court is satisfied that there is sufficient cause. The NIA got the first extension of 45 days on September 19.

The agency got the second extension on October 30 from Additional Sessions Judge Sandeep Gandotra, designated as a special judge under the NIA Act, to conclude its investigation and file a chargesheet against the accused persons — Bashir Ahmad Jothatd and Parvaiz Ahmed.

The two men, both Pahalgam residents, were arrested o

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