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Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Two ‘hybrid terrorists' held in J&K's Shopian
Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) 'hybrid terrorists' in Shopian and recovered huge quantity of arms and ammunition from their possession, including two AK 56 rifles. Police identified the arrested as Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam, both residents of Shopian. Hybrid terrorists are not listed in any database of police or intelligence, unlike their traditional counterparts. A senior police officer said that in a major operational success, a search operation was launched at Baskuchan by SOG Shopian in coordination with 44 RR and 178 Bn CRPF following specific input. 'The area was effectively cordoned and movement of terrorists was observed in a nearby orchard. Swift and strategic action by the forces led to the successful apprehension of two LeT hybrid terrorists—Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam.' The officer said two AK-56 rifles, four magazines, 102 rounds, two hand grenade, two pouches, ₹5,400 in cash, one mobile phone, one smart watch, two biscuit packets were recovered from them. 'A case has been registered under relevant sections, and investigation is underway,' the official added.
India Today
4 days ago
- Politics
- India Today
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 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 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 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 searches by the CIK are ongoing, and more details are expected to come as the anti-terror operations continue in Jammu and Watch
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
2 'hybrid' terrorists held in Shopian, OGW in Kishtwar
Photo/Agencies SRINAGAR/JAMMU: Two "hybrid" terrorists have been arrested along with arms and ammunition in Kashmir's Shopian, while an overground worker (OGW) linked to terror networks was nabbed in Jammu's Kishtwar. Alleged Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operatives Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam were smoked out Thursday in a joint cordon-and-search operation of Army, J&K Police and CRPF from Shopian's Baskuchan Imam Sahib area, around 60km south of Srinagar. "Hybrids" are unlisted radicalised people who carry out terrorist strikes and slip back into their routine lives. Officials said two A-56 rifles, 4 magazines, 102 rounds and 2 hand grenades were seized from Bashir and Salam, adding the swift action by the forces led to the surrender and subsequent arrest of the duo. In neighbouring Pulwama, police destroyed a farm with illegally cultivated poppy, reaffirming their commitment to a "drug-free society" and appealing to citizens to report any such illegal activities. In Jammu's Kishtwar, the OGW worker taken into custody was identified as Rustam Ali Bagwan of Hunjala area. "He was found providing logistics support and maintaining close links with terrorist elements operating in the region. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nueva oportunidad en Miami para inversionistas con $300,000 dólares Financiación Empresarial Más información Undo His involvement posed a serious threat to security and sovereignty of the Union territory," Kishtwar SSP Naresh Singh said. Another suspect, Arshad Hussain of Kishtwar's Guriyan area, has been arrested under PSA on charges of repeated burglaries and other crimes. The action followed orders from Kishtwar DM. On Nov 26 last year, several OGWs and terror suspects were picked up along with weapons and other incriminating materials in a sweeping crackdown on networks linked to proscribed LeT and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). These included 56 raids across four districts of Jammu region.
The Hindu
5 days ago
- The Hindu
Two 'hybrid militants' of LeT apprehended in south Kashmir's Poonch
Security forces have apprehended two "hybrid militants" of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district, officials said on Thursday (May 29, 2025). The officials said it was a "major operational success". "Hybrid militants" are those who are not listed as ultras but are radicalised enough to carry out a terror strike and then slip back into routine life. Giving details of the operation, the officials said security forces launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) on Wednesday night in the Baskuchan area of Poonch following specific input. Also read | Six terrorists killed in two major operations in south Kashmir "The area was effectively cordoned and the movement of terrorists was observed in a nearby orchard. Swift and strategic action by the forces led to the successful surrender of two LeT hybrid terrorists, averting a potential encounter," they said. The two were identified as Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam, they added. Two AK-56 rifles, four magazines, 102 rounds, two hand grenades, two pouches, ₹5,400 in cash, a mobile phone, a smartwatch and an Aadhaar card were recovered from their possession. A case has been registered and an investigation has been launched, the officials said.
India.com
5 days ago
- India.com
Two Hybrid Terrorists Apprehended In Shopian; Weapons And Cash Recovered
In a breakthrough for security forces, two hybrid terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were apprehended during a coordinated operation in the Baskuchan area of Shopian, South Kashmir. The operation, conducted by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police in collaboration with the 44 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and 178 Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), followed specific intelligence inputs regarding terrorist activity in the southern district of the Valley. The operation began with a strategic cordon and search, effectively sealing off the area. Forces observed suspicious movement within a nearby orchard, prompting swift action that led to the capture of the suspects, identified as Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam. Both individuals were missing from their homes in Zainpora, Shopian, for the past month, and there were reports that they might have joined terrorist ranks. The operation was executed with precision, ensuring the safety of residents while neutralizing potential threats. An FIR has been registered under relevant sections of the law, and an investigation is currently underway to ascertain further details and connections related to the apprehended hybrid terrorists. In addition to the successful apprehension, security forces recovered a substantial cache of weapons and ammunition from the possession of the terrorists, including, 2 AK-56 rifles, 4 magazines, 102 rounds of ammunition (7.62×39mm), 2 hand grenades, Rs 5,400 in cash, 1 mobile phone, 1 smartwatch, 2 biscuit packets and 1 Aadhaar card.
