A LeT terrorist was killed in an encounter whereas three terrorist associates have been arrested with ammunition in two separate anti-terror operations in Kashmir within the final 12 hours. Acting on particular info concerning the presence of a terrorist within the Frassipora space of Pulwama village, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the Police, Army (53RR), and CRPF (183Bn) within the wee hours.
A police spokesman mentioned, “As the joint search party approached the suspected spot, the hiding terrorist fired indiscriminately upon the joint search party, which was effectively retaliated, leading to an encounter. In the ensuing encounter, a terrorist was killed, and his body was retrieved from the site of the encounter. The terrorist was later identified as Danish Sheikh, a resident of Srinagar and a member of the proscribed terror outfit LeT/TRF. Arms, ammunition, and incriminating materials were recovered from the killed terrorist.”
Meanwhile, in one other profitable operation, safety forces claimed to have busted a terror module within the Baramulla district of North Kashmir.
The Baramulla Police, in a handout, mentioned, (*3*)
It additional reads, “Acting on credible intelligence that unidentified terrorists affiliated with the banned LeT organization were moving in Baramulla town with intentions to target security forces. Three persons from Baramulla town, identified as Owais Ahmad Waza, son of Gh Mohd Waza, resident of Ganie Hamam Baramulla, Basit Fayaz Kaloo, son of Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo, resident of Ganie Hamam Baramulla, and Faheem Ahmad Mir, son of Tariq Ahmad Mir, resident of Mir Sahab Old Town Baramulla, were assisting them and providing information about security force movements. Their intention was to disturb the peace process in Baramulla in view of forthcoming elections, orchestrated by their handlers across the border.”
Upon receiving this info, an investigation was launched. During the investigation, the three accused individuals have been apprehended in Old Town Baramulla, and upon their disclosure, three hand grenades have been recovered from their possession. Further investigation of the case is in course of.
In view of the forthcoming parliamentary elections, the safety forces in Jammu and Kashmir are on excessive alert from the Line of Control (LOC) to the hinterland to cities. Inputs from the intelligence wing counsel that terrorist camps throughout the border have develop into lively and are planning to disrupt the democratic course of in Jammu and Kashmir.
