GoPro trail in Pahalgam terror attack leads to Chinese city, court allows NIA to seek Beijing help

According to an application filed by the federal anti-terror probe agency before a Jammu court, a letter rogatory or LR (a judicial request seeking information from a foreign country) is being issued seeking assistance regarding the camera.

“….during the course of investigation of aforesaid case, various material objects and electronic devices connected with conspiracy and execution of said terrorist attack have been examined. One such crucial electronic device is a GoPro Hero 12 Black Camera, bearing serial No.C3501325471706 which is relevant for establishing pre-attack reconnaissance, movement and operational preparation of terrorist module involved in Pahalgam attack,” said a Jammu court order on Monday permitting NIA to issue LR to China.

NIA originally approached the manufacturer of GoPro in Netherlands seeking details on the supply chain and the activation of the device.