In Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, the house of Shahzada Bano was razed to the ground following allegations against her son, Adil Hussain Thoker, in connection with the Pahalgam attack. The family of Adil asserts that they have had no communication with him since 2018 when he departed for an examination. Bano is making a heartfelt appeal for her son to surrender to the authorities. Prior to the demolition of the house, security forces conducted a thorough search and apprehended Adil’s father, brothers, and cousins. Local residents fondly remember Adil as a diligent and committed student. The incident has left the community in shock and disbelief as they try to come to terms with the accusations against a young man they knew as a promising student. The situation has sparked concerns about the treatment of families of suspects in such cases and has raised questions about the investigative procedures followed by the security forces. The authorities have yet to provide further details about the ongoing investigation and the status of Adil’s family members who were taken into custody. The demolition of Shahzada Bano’s home has added a layer of complexity to an already tense situation in the region. It remains to be seen how the case will unfold and what implications it may have for the local community and the wider region. The story of Adil Hussain Thoker and his family serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by individuals and families caught in the crossfire of conflict and suspicion.