Pahalgam Zipline Operator's 'Allahu Akbar' Chant a Natural Reaction: NIA Sources

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:51am on 29 Apr 2025,Tuesday India

Muzammil, a zipline operator in Pahalgam, was questioned by the NIA after a viral video showed him chanting "Allahu Akbar" amid a deadly terror attack on April 22. The incident, which claimed 26 lives, sparked online debate after tourist Rishi Bhatt alleged the chant preceded gunfire. NIA sources later clarified the chant was a natural reaction to sudden shock, comparing it to Hindus saying "Hey Ram." Muzammil's brother defended him, stating he fled in fear and had no prior knowledge of the attack. PDP’s spokesperson also emphasized that invoking Allah during crises is cultural, not militant behavior. (PC: India Today)

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