Pahalgam Zipline Operator, Who Said Allahu Akbar, Questioned Twice By NIA; Will Be Quizzed Again: SourcesReported By : Manoj GuptaCNN-News18Last Updated:April 29, 2025, 20:25 ISTThe NIA is questioning zipline operator Muzammil over his role in the Pahalgam terror attack after a video showed him chanting "Allahu Akbar." Muzammil claims he was scared.resetFollow us on FlipboardFollow us on Google NewsMuzammil, who has been questioned twice by the central probe agency, claimed he chanted "Allahu Akbar" because he was "scared". The National Investigation Agency (NIA) is set to question zipline operator Muzammil once again over his role in the Pahalgam terror attack, after a video surfaced allegedly showing him chanting “Allahu Akbar" during the incident. Sources say Muzammil has been “frequently changing his statements" during the ongoing probe.Sources told CNN-News18 that Muzammil, who has been questioned twice by the central probe agency, claimed he chanted “Allahu Akbar" because he was “scared".related stories“He has been questioned twice since yesterday (Monday) and will be questioned again. He hasn’t spoken or revealed anything yet," the source said.Additionally, sources revealed that the NIA is not fully convinced by Muzammil’s explanation and is investigating further—especially into why he allowed a tourist to proceed on the zipline while gunfire erupted nearby. Muzammil reportedly told the NIA investigators that two rounds were fired just as he launched the zipline.A viral video of the incident, filmed by tourist Rishi Bhatt using a selfie stick, captured the chaos as tourists ran for cover, gunshots rang out, and at least one body was visible on the ground. At the start of the video, Muzammil is heard chanting “Allahu Akbar" just before Bhatt is sent down the zipline.Bhatt, in an interview with CNN-News18 on Monday, had raised suspicion on the role of the zipline operator, saying Muzammil said “Allahu Akbar" just seconds before terrorists opened the fire.Sources also revealed that the NIA is examining whether the video was altered or misinterpreted. However, there is no evidence at present to suggest it was doctored.“Difficult to reach any conclusion on assessment only probe can reveal facts," the source added.According to an earlier report, Muzammil claimed he had no knowledge of terrorists being present in the area. The NIA also stated it was too early to determine whether he had any direct or indirect involvement in the attack.Meanwhile, Muzammil’s father, Abdul Aziz, has defended his son, saying he had done nothing wrong. “We are Muslims. Even if a storm comes, we say ‘Allahu Akbar’. It’s not a war cry," he told ANI, adding that he had not seen the video himself.top videosView allSwipe Left For Next VideoView allThe broad daylight attack in Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley on 22 April has drawn international condemnation and escalated tensions between India and Pakistan. The assault claimed the lives of 26 men—mostly Hindus—along with a Nepalese national and a local pony operator.ALSO READ: Zipline, Trampoline, Gunshots, Man On Ground: New Pahalgam Videos Capture Chaos After CalmGet breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from politics to crime and society. Stay informed with the latest India news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated!Location : New Delhi, India, IndiaFirst Published:April 29, 2025, 20:23 ISTNews india Pahalgam Zipline Operator, Who Said Allahu Akbar, Questioned Twice By NIA; Will Be Quizzed Again: SourcesRead More
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