LeT Terror Associate Neutralized in J&K Clash; Two Security Personnel Hurt
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Synopsis
A terror associate was killed and two policemen were hurt in an ongoing gunfight in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district, following security forces' efforts to confront terrorist threats in the area.
Key Takeaways
- One terror associate eliminated in Bandipora.
- Two policemen injured, currently stable.
- Operation ongoing in Udhampur district.
- Large-scale anti-terror operation in Pahalgam.
- Prime Minister vows to pursue terrorists globally.
Srinagar, April 25 (NationPress) A terror associate was eliminated and two policemen sustained injuries on Friday during an active gun battle in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Authorities reported that security forces cordoned off Ajas village after receiving intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area.
“As the security personnel advanced towards the hiding terrorists, they opened fire, leading to an ongoing encounter. During this exchange, one terrorist associate was killed while two policemen were injured. The wounded officers were promptly transported to a nearby hospital for medical attention, where doctors confirmed their condition is stable,” officials stated.
The deceased terrorist associate has been identified as Altaf Lalli, linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) group.
Additionally, an operation against terrorists continues in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district.
A soldier, identified as Havaldar Jhantu Ali Sheikh, was killed during this encounter on Thursday. Officials confirmed that operations are still underway in this region.
The extensive anti-terror operation in the Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam has now entered its fourth day as of Friday.
This tech-assisted operation, utilizing drones, helicopters, and other resources, was initiated to locate and apprehend the terrorists responsible for the brutal killings of 26 civilians, including 25 tourists and a local resident. The victims were targeted based on their religion and were murdered in front of their families.
In response to the Pahalgam terror attack, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated in Bihar on Thursday that those accountable for the attack, along with their handlers and supporters, would face unimaginable consequences. “The time has come to eliminate the diminishing space for these terrorists and their sponsors. We will pursue them to the ends of the earth,” the PM emphasized in English to deliver a message globally.
J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha remarked on Friday that the Union home minister has issued explicit orders to utilize all necessary resources to eradicate the terror perpetrators.
