The consequences of terrorism have come crashing down on the family of Adil Hussain Thoker — the main accused in the deadly Pahalgam terror attack — as security forces demolished his house on Tuesday in Guri village, Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Before the demolition, Adil’s mother, Shahzada Bano, and other family members were safely evacuated. In tears, Bano pleaded with her son through the media: "If he is involved in the attack, he must face the law. But I beg him to surrender so we can live in peace."

Mother’s Agony: 'We Have No Contact Since 2018'

Bano revealed that Adil had disappeared in 2018 after leaving for an exam in Budgam. Since then, she said, they had no contact with him. She questioned the authorities, asking why Adil, if under suspicion, wasn’t arrested during his alleged visits home.

"My house is destroyed, my husband and sons are jailed... How long will the neighbors feed me?" Bano cried, as bulldozers reduced her home to rubble.

Entire Family Detained

In the aftermath of the Pahalgam massacre, Adil’s father Walim Mohammad Thokar, his brothers Zahir and Arshalam, and cousins Julankar and Sajjad were taken into custody. Shahzada Bano herself was detained for a day for questioning.

A Village Gripped by Mourning

In Guri village, home to around 4,000 people, grief and silence now hang heavy. Locals remember Adil as a serious student, pursuing graduation from Khanbal Government College and a master's degree from IGNOU.

"He was focused on his studies, hardly socialized," said Hafeez, a local shopkeeper. Another villager, Tariq Ahmad, demanded that innocent family members should be released immediately.

Investigation Reveals Pakistan Link

According to intelligence sources, Adil had crossed over to Pakistan in 2018 under the guise of higher education and returned to India illegally in 2024. Security forces conducted thorough checks with sniffer dogs at his residence to rule out hidden explosives before demolition.