Pahalgam terror attack NEW DELHI: A special NIA court hearing the Pahalgam terror attack case in Jammu has issued a letter rogatory to the authorities concerned in China, seeking assistance to trace the supply chain and end-user details of a GoPro Hero Black 12 camera seized as part of the NIA investigation. Its purpose is to establish details such as pre-attack reconnaissance, movement and operational preparation of the Pakistani terror module behind the deadly strike that killed 26 people, including 25 tourists, on April 22, 2025.Sources said though the GoPro camera was body-mounted by one of the three Pakistani terrorists to capture the attack as it happened, it yielded no footage when seized from the attackers tracked and killed in Dachigam forest during Operation Mahadev months after the attack.Israel attacks IranUS-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Iran launches ‘massive missile’ strike at US airbase in Bahrain; Israel bombs BeirutFrom Khamenei’s compound to nuclear complex: Satellite images show aftermath of Iranian sites after US-Israel strikesOperation Epic Fury: US spends $700m in 24 hours; final war cost remains uncertainThe GoPro Hero 12 Black camera remains a crucial evidence nevertheless, as its supply chain can help establish details like reconnaissance of the attack site and the route and movement of the attackers.Earlier, a lawful notice was issued by NIA to the manufacturer of the camera, GoPro B V, seeking details of its supply chain and activation. “In its response, GoPro B V has informed that the said camera was supplied to AE Group International Limited, a distributor based in the People’s Republic of China; and the camera was activated on Jan 30, 2024, at Dongguan, People’s Republic of China,” NIA said.”The manufacturer has further stated that it does not possess downstream transaction details or end-user records of the device. The activation, initial use and commercial trail of the said device lie within the territorial jurisdiction of the People’s Republic of China, and the information necessary to trace the purchaser, end-user and associated technical records can only be obtained through judicial assistance of the Chinese authorities,” as per the application filed before the NIA court.The court said since India and China are not signatories to a mutual legal assistance treaty, assistance as requested can be sought under UNTOC, as both nations have ratified UNTOC.Ministry of home affairs has given its concurrence for the issuance of the letter rogatory to China for seeking legal assistance in investigation of the case.About the AuthorBharti JainBharti Jain is senior editor with The Times of India, New Delhi. She has been writing on security matters since 1996. Having covered the Union home ministry, security agencies, Election Commission and the ‘prime’ political beat, the Congress, for The Economic Times all these years, she moved to TOI in August 2012. Her repertoire of news stories delves into the whole gamut of issues related to terrorism and internal strife, besides probing strategic affairs in India’s neighbourhood.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIsrael Bombs Iran’s Presidential Office, Trump Says Iran’s Leadership ‘Gone’, ‘Too Late For Talks’Mercedes Benz India: Why the FTA Won’t Lower Car Prices in 2026PM Modi Steps Up Gulf Diplomacy Amid US Iran War, India Warns Of Serious Consequences On EconomyBihar Buzz: Will CM Nitish Kumar’s Son Nishant Kumar Enter Politics Through Rajya Sabha Route?As Protests Break Out In India, A Look At Why Ayatollah Khamenei Was Spiritual Anchor For Shia Muslims“Not the Right Choice But The Only Choice”: IAF Veteran on Rafale DilemmaDelhi Police Detain 4,000 In Pre-Holi Crackdown Under Operation Aaghat 4.0Narendra Modi: Global Digital Leader Surpasses 30 Million YouTube SubscribersIndian Air Force Begins Process To Replace 20-Year-Old VIP Jets Used By Ministers And Military ChiefsIndia-Canada Uranium Deal Explained: Why It Matters For India’s Future?123Photostories14 types of veg and non-veg deep-fried pakodas to make the Holi party even more flavourfulRevenge bedtime procrastination: Why you stay up late even when you’re exhausted and how to win over this habitIs Gossip Really That Bad? 5 Surprising Reasons Psychology Says It’s Actually Good for YouLab-grown gold vs mined gold: What’s the real difference in price, purity, and investment value?Lunar eclipse 2026: See stunning ‘Blood Moon’ photos from across the worldTotal lunar eclipse 2026: Photos of rare ‘Blood Moon’Holi 2026: From Devoleena Bhattacharjee and husband Shanwaz, Gaurav Khanna-Akanksha Chamola to Divyanka Tripathi- Vivek Dahiya; TV celebs’ colourful pictures from the festivitiesTop 5 tallest residential buildings in Europe (2026)5 of the worst travel crisis the world has seen since 2020From salad to halwa: 8 ways to consume raw papaya to improve gut health123Hot PicksIran droneUS Iran War Impact on Stock MarketMiddle East CrisisGulf Flights UpdateIncome Tax CalculatorPublic holidays March 2026Bank Holidays MarchTop TrendingNBA Injury UpdateUS Israel Strike IranUS Attack on IranCBSE postpones Class 10 and 12 board examsUS Strike IranLG Hospital AhmedabadMiddle East CrisisIsrael Iran ConflictChandra Grahan 2026 TimeSchool Holiday in March
NEW DELHI: A special NIA court hearing the Pahalgam terror attack case in Jammu has issued a letter rogatory to the authorities concerned in China, seeking assistance to trace the supply chain and end-user details of a GoPro Hero Black 12 camera seized as part of the NIA investigation. Its purpose is to establish details such as pre-attack reconnaissance, movement and operational preparation of the Pakistani terror module behind the deadly strike that killed 26 people, including 25 tourists, on April 22, 2025.Sources said though the GoPro camera was body-mounted by one of the three Pakistani terrorists to capture the attack as it happened, it yielded no footage when seized from the attackers tracked and killed in Dachigam forest during Operation Mahadev months after the attack.The GoPro Hero 12 Black camera remains a crucial evidence nevertheless, as its supply chain can help establish details like reconnaissance of the attack site and the route and movement of the attackers.Earlier, a lawful notice was issued by NIA to the manufacturer of the camera, GoPro B V, seeking details of its supply chain and activation. “In its response, GoPro B V has informed that the said camera was supplied to AE Group International Limited, a distributor based in the People’s Republic of China; and the camera was activated on Jan 30, 2024, at Dongguan, People’s Republic of China,” NIA said.“The manufacturer has further stated that it does not possess downstream transaction details or end-user records of the device. The activation, initial use and commercial trail of the said device lie within the territorial jurisdiction of the People’s Republic of China, and the information necessary to trace the purchaser, end-user and associated technical records can only be obtained through judicial assistance of the Chinese authorities,” as per the application filed before the NIA court.The court said since India and China are not signatories to a mutual legal assistance treaty, assistance as requested can be sought under UNTOC, as both nations have ratified UNTOC.Ministry of home affairs has given its concurrence for the issuance of the letter rogatory to China for seeking legal assistance in investigation of the case.
