Terrorist Associates Apprehended in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian District; Army Conducts Search Operation in Poonch
In a significant development, police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district announced the apprehension of two terrorist associates, along with the seizure of incriminating material, during a joint Naka checking operation conducted by Shopian Police, 44RR, and 14BN CRPF at Malik Chek crossing. The District Police Shopian shared the news via a post on X, stating, “During joint Naka checking by Shopian Police, 44RR & 14BN CRPF at Malik Chek crossing 02 terrorist associates apprehended along with incriminating material.” Authorities have initiated legal proceedings by registering a First Information Report (FIR) under relevant sections of the law at Heerpora police station, with an investigation currently underway.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, the Indian Army, alongside Special Operations Group (SOG) police personnel, conducted a thorough search operation in the Shahsitar area of the Poonch district on Friday. This operation follows a recent terror attack in Poonch, during which an Indian Air Force personnel lost their life while four others sustained injuries.
In response to these incidents, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticized the BJP-led Centre, demanding accountability for the Poonch terror attack. Speaking at a rally in Kupwara’s Langate, Abdullah emphasized the resurgence of militancy in areas previously considered relatively peaceful, such as Srinagar, Rajouri, and Poonch.
The recent attack in Poonch comes just days ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the Rajouri-Anantnag constituency, scheduled for May 25 in the sixth phase. Jammu and Kashmir comprises a total of five Lok Sabha seats: Baramulla, Srinagar, Anantnag-Rajouri, Udhampur, and Jammu, with voting taking place over five phases.
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections are being conducted in seven phases, spanning from April 19 to June 1. The counting of votes and announcement of results are slated for June 4. (ANI)
