J&K Police Publishes Photos of Four Terrorists; Offers Reward for Their Capture
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Synopsis
On January 18, the J&K Police released images of four terrorists active in Kishtwar district, offering a reward of Rs 5 lakh for information leading to their arrest. They ensure the confidentiality of informants and urge public cooperation to combat terrorism in the region.
Key Takeaways
- Release of images of four terrorists in Kishtwar.
- Rs 5 lakh reward for information on their arrest.
- Informants' identities will be kept confidential.
- Increased anti-terror operations in J&K.
- Public urged to assist in the fight against terrorism.
Jammu, Jan 18 (NationPress) The J&K Police on Saturday unveiled images of four active terrorists operating in Kishtwar district and declared a reward of Rs 5 lakh for any information leading to their capture.
The authorities emphasized that the identity of informants providing details that assist in the arrest of these terrorists will remain confidential. They urged the public to step forward with any relevant information regarding these individuals.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to combat terrorism in the region and enhance public safety. The police have sought community cooperation in their mission to bring the offenders to justice.
The Army, security forces, and police are conducting extensive anti-terror operations against terrorists, their over-ground workers (OGWs), and sympathizers to dismantle the terrorism infrastructure within J&K.
The aggressive pursuit of terrorists was intensified following heinous attacks in the Jammu division and the Kashmir Valley. Notably, these assaults occurred after peaceful, participative Lok Sabha and Legislative Assembly elections, which were also observed by diplomats from various countries.
Intelligence agencies suspect that following the successful electoral process in J&K, terrorist handlers based in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) have expressed frustration and have instructed terrorists to make a final desperate push to sustain terrorism in J&K.
It is believed that these handlers have directed terrorists to target the army, security personnel, police, and civilians to assert their presence and instill fear in the public, whose active participation in the J&K elections has embarrassed those propagating the myth that the people of Kashmir reject India's democratic framework.
On October 20, 2024, two terrorists—a foreign mercenary and a local militant—opened fire indiscriminately at a workers' camp in the Gagangir area of Ganderbal district, resulting in the deaths of seven civilians, including six non-local workers from the infrastructure company constructing the tunnel and a local doctor. These workers were involved in building the Sonamarg tunnel, inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 13, which has turned Sonamarg into a year-round tourist destination.
On October 24, last year, terrorists ambushed an army vehicle in the Botapathri region of the Gulmarg ski resort, leading to the deaths of three army soldiers and two civilian porters.
On November 2, 2024, terrorists launched a grenade attack at the bustling Sunday Market near the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) in Srinagar city, killing a 42-year-old woman from Bandipora District, a mother of three, and injuring 11 other civilians.
