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Hans India
01-08-2025
- Hans India
BSF trooper goes missing from battalion headquarters in J&K's Srinagar
Srinagar: A Border Security Force (BSF) trooper has gone missing from his battalion headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. Officials said that the trooper identified as Sugam Choudhary of the 60th BSF battalion went missing from his battalion headquarters in Srinagar late Thursday evening. 'A massive search operation was launched to trace the missing BSF trooper who was posted in the Panthachowk area of Srinagar. The trooper belonging to the 60th Battalion was stationed at Panthachowk. However, despite extensive efforts in nearby areas, he remains untraceable," the officials said. Following this, a missing report has been lodged, and further investigation is underway, the officials added. It is not so far known whether the absence of the trooper was a deliberate personal act by the trooper or if there are some other reasons behind this disappearance. More details are awaited as the probe and search are on. The security forces are already on maximum alert in the union territory after Operation Sindoor was announced by New Delhi to avenge the killing of 26 civilians by Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists on April 22 in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam. All three hardcore Pakistani terrorists responsible for the April 22 killings of civilians were eliminated by the joint forces in Operation Mahadev in the upper reaches of Dachigam National Park on the foot of the Mahadev mountain peak in the Harwan area of Srinagar district on July 28. The slain LeT terrorists included LeT commander Suleman Shah and his two associates, Abu Humza and Jibran Bhai. Security forces are aggressively carrying out anti-terrorist operations in J&K, targeting terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs) and sympathisers. Even drug smugglers and drug peddlers are on the radar of the security forces. It is believed by the intelligence agencies that funds generated illegally through hawala money rackets and drug smuggling are finally routed into the sustenance of terrorism in J&K. From just physical elimination of terrorists, the focus is now on dismantling the entire ecosystem of terrorism in the UT.
News18
01-08-2025
- News18
BSF Jawan Goes Missing From HQs In Srinagar, Untraceable Despite Extensive Search
The missing jawan was identified as Sugam Choudhary. Extensive search operation was launched to trace him. A Border Security Force jawan went missing from the battalion headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar in the late hours of Thursday, after which an extensive search operation was launched to trace him, according to a report. The missing jawan was identified as Sugam Choudhary, who is a part of the 60th Battalion stationed at Panthachowk. He remains untraceable despite efforts to look for him in nearby areas, India Today reported. A missing report has been filed, and efforts are being made to search for him. The turn of events comes as the security forces have ramped up anti-terror operations across Jammu and Kashmir since the Pahalgam terror attack. Earlier this week, the mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack – Suleman Shah – and two other terrorists were gunned down by the forces under 'Operation Mahadev' in the Dachigam area of Srinagar. Two more terrorists were neutralised after they attempted to infiltrate through the Line of Control in the Poonch sector under Operation Shiv Shakti a day later. Several terrorists and their supporters have also been arrested during the months-long crackdown in the area. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hans India
01-08-2025
- Hans India
BSF Soldier Disappears From Srinagar Headquarters, Extensive Search Operation Launched
A Border Security Force personnel has vanished from his unit's headquarters in Srinagar, prompting an intensive search operation across the Kashmir valley. Sugam Choudhary, serving with the 60th Battalion, disappeared during late evening hours on Thursday, July 31, from the Panthachowk facility. Security agencies have mobilized comprehensive search efforts covering surrounding areas, but the missing soldier remains unlocated despite extensive operations. Official sources confirmed that a formal missing person report has been registered with local authorities, initiating a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. The incident occurs during a period of heightened security vigilance throughout Jammu and Kashmir, as forces maintain intensified anti-terrorism operations following the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The region has witnessed sustained counter-insurgency activities over recent months, with security establishments conducting regular operational missions across various sectors. Recent counter-terrorism successes have significantly impacted militant networks operating in the region. Over the past 100 days, security forces have eliminated twelve terrorists, including the alleged mastermind behind the Pahalgam assault. Intelligence reports indicate that half of the neutralized operatives were Pakistani nationals, while the remaining six were locally recruited individuals involved in recent terrorist activities. The elimination of the Pahalgam attack orchestrator occurred on July 28 during Operation Mahadev in Srinagar's Dachigam area, where three militants were killed. Subsequently, Operation ShivShakti commenced in the Poonch sector, resulting in two additional terrorist eliminations within 24 hours. Beyond kinetic operations, security agencies have apprehended numerous terror operatives and sympathizers as part of the sustained crackdown across the union territory. The comprehensive approach includes both direct action against active militants and dismantling support networks that facilitate terrorist activities. Security officials note the complexity of quantifying exact operational numbers, as multiple units conduct routine missions within their respective areas of responsibility. The continuous nature of these operations reflects the ongoing commitment to maintaining regional stability and preventing terrorist infiltration attempts from across the border.
