Safety forces in the course of the encounter with terrorists in Khanyar
Srinagar/New Delhi:
The Indian Military efficiently neutralised two terrorists within the basic space of Halkan Gali in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag in a major counter-terrorism operation, a defence spokesperson stated at the moment.
Appearing on particular intelligence, safety forces had been monitoring the fear group’s actions for over a month, the spokesperson stated.
These terrorists had been accountable for a number of assaults, together with the focusing on of Rifleman Hilal Ahmad Bhat of 162 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Military) on October 8 and former incidents in Halan, Bijbiara and Shangus.
The safety forces noticed suspicious motion at 11.45 am on Saturday and challenged the terrorists, who opened hearth.
“Our forces successfully retaliated, neutralising each terrorists. A big cache of arms and war-like shops had been recovered,” the spokesperson stated.
“The success of this operation is attributed to the invaluable assist and cooperation from the individuals of Anantnag and Kulgam, who supplied essential data and facilitated the operation,” the spokesperson stated.
A senior military officer stated individuals’s participation and coordination with safety forces demonstrated collective dedication to determine peace in Kashmir.
This operation highlighted the relentless efforts of the safety forces to fight terrorism and guarantee regional safety, the officer stated, including the elimination of this terrorist group will considerably impression terror teams’ capabilities within the space.
The Indian Military stays dedicated to upholding peace and stability within the area, and thru operations like Halkan Gali, the military demonstrates its unwavering resolve to guard residents and fight terrorism, the spokesperson stated.
One of many terrorists among the many three who had been neutralised in separate encounters was a high Pakistani commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit.
The LeT commander, recognized as Usman, had been lively in Kashmir valley for a number of years and was additionally concerned within the killing of inspector Masroor Wani, a senior police officer stated. Mr Wani was shot lifeless from shut vary whereas he was taking part in cricket in Eidgah floor in October final 12 months.
With Usman neutralised, the military has dealt a “main blow” to the LeT in Jammu and Kashmir. “Usman was the senior-most Pakistani LeT commander right here,” the officer stated.
Inspector Normal of Police (IGP) of Kashmir Zone, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, on Saturday visited 4 paramilitary personnel who had been injured within the Khanyar gunfight. He assured them of full assist all through their restoration.
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