Multiple locations across Kashmir linked to cross-border terror network raided
The Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) unit of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday carried out extensive searches at various locations across the valley, including Shopian, Kulgam, Budgam, Awantipora Pulwama, Kupwara and Srinagar. This comes amid intensified anti-terror operations across J&K following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.According to officials, the raids are linked to a terror crime case currently under investigation by the CIK. During the probe, investigators identified multiple suspects allegedly using a specific encrypted messaging application reportedly used by terrorists and their handlers operating from across the border. These individuals are suspected to have maintained contact with suspicious cross-border entities.
advertisementThe searches come amid a sustained crackdown on terrorist elements in the region following the dastardly Baisaran Valley attack. Security agencies have been stepping up operations across South Kashmir in particular.
In one such operation earlier this month, two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists - identified as Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam - were arrested in Shopian during a joint operation by the Army, J&K Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The two surrendered during the encounter, averting a potential encounter. Two AK-56 rifles, four magazines, two hand grenades and other ammunition were recovered from their possession.Just two weeks back, three LeT terrorists were killed in the Zinpather Keller area of Shopian during an encounter with security forces. The Army launched "Operation Keller" based on specific intelligence inputs provided by the Rashtriya Rifles. Among the slain terrorists were Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi, both residents of Shopian.advertisementPrior to that, three Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorists were killed in the Nadar area of Tral in Pulwama. The operation, which made headlines due to drone footage capturing the terrorists hiding, resulted in the deaths of Asif Ahmed Sheikh, Amir Nazir Wani and Yawar Ahmad Bhat - all residents of Pulwama district.Friday's searches by the CIK are ongoing, and more details are expected to come as the anti-terror operations continue in Jammu and Kashmir.Must Watch
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