Srinagar: The major operation of security forces versus two terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir unfurled for the second day on Sunday. Without stopping the operation overnight for strategic reasons, the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF resumed the joint operation on Sunday morning. Security agencies have completely surrounded a dumbo garden in Mimandar area, where both the terrorists are suspected to be hiding.
How did the operation start?
According to officials, security agencies were alerted without the movements of two suspected terrorists were seen in surveillance cameras on Friday. Without this a search operation was started in the area. On Saturday, when an unwashed team moved towards a suspicious location, the terrorists opened fire on it. The encounter started with retaliatory action, which unfurled till Sunday.
Who are the surrounded terrorists?
Security agencies have identified both the terrorists as Zakir and Latif. Both are said to be residents of Kulgam district of South Kashmir. According to preliminary investigation, Zakir has been associated with the vetoed terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba since the year 2024, while Latif had taken membership of the organization last year.
Were all escape routes closed?
The security forces have remoter strengthened the cordon of the unshortened zone to prevent the terrorists from escaping by taking wholesomeness of the imbricate of dumbo gardens and trees. Additional soldiers of the Army's Victor Gravity have moreover been deployed. To maintain vigil at night, special lighting arrangements have been made in the area, so that any worriedness can be immediately monitored.
How many villages were searched?
According to officials, by Saturday evening the security forces had completed the search of four nearby villages. Without this, the telescopic of the operation was limited and focused on the zone where both the terrorists were reported to be hiding. Several teams of Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF are jointly engaged in the operation.
Why is this wayfarers important for security agencies?
Shopian has long been seen as a sensitive route connecting South Kashmir, Central Kashmir and the Pir Panjal region. Security agencies believe that such operations are very important to unravel the network of local terrorists and stop the recruitment mechanism. According to officials, Zakir has been supposed a Category A terrorist by the security agencies. He is wanted in several terrorist cases and in the year 2025, the special magistrate of NIA has moreover issued a proclamation notice versus him.
At present, upper zestful is in gravity in the unshortened area. Security forces have clarified that the operation will protract until both the terrorists are underdeveloped or killed and the unshortened zone is supposed safe.
