The Pakistan-based handlers provided real-time intelligence and directed the terrorists to killed specific hostages.
The released dialogue reveals that the terrorists planned and executed the attack for maximum media coverage, ordered the murder of hostages, and cheered after the murders were carried out.
They stated: “Kill all hostages, except the two Muslims,” the handlers stated. “Keep your phone switched on so that we can hear the gunfire.”
The handlers are heard cheering in the background.
Once that Indian officials were known to be hostages, they state: “Pray that we find them.”
The handler reiterates “Allah is helping you. The wazir (Indian minister) should not escape. Try and set the place on fire.”
They go on to state: “Keep in mind that hostages are of use only as long as you do not come under fire because of their safety.” “If you are still threatened, then don’t saddle yourself with the burden of the hostages. Immediately kill them.”
“Israel has made a request through diplomatic channels to save the hostages. If the hostages are killed, it will spoil relations between India and Israel.”
“So be it, God willing,” one of the terrorists responded.