Bandipora: Security forces announced on Tuesday that they have neutralized a top LeT commander in a joint operation in the Aragam area of Bandipora district.
In a press conference held at the Army headquarters in Manasbal, an official stated that intelligence inputs regarding the movement of suspected terrorists in Aragam, Bandipora, had been received over the last two months.
The security forces had been continuously monitoring this activity with a mix of technological and human surveillance. Based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint operation was launched by the Army, JK Police, and CRPF on 16 June 2024.
An ambush party of the Army observed suspicious movement during the night in a Nallah (Nar) above Aragam village.
After clear and unambiguous confirmation of the presence of terrorists, the ambush brought down effective fire. In the ensuing firefight, one hardcore terrorist, Umar Lone, S/o Md Akbar Lone, R/o Wussankhui, Pattan, was neutralized. Umar Lone was a Category A terrorist, active since April 2018, and was associated with LeT/TRF. He was involved in numerous terrorist-related activities such as recruitment, illegal killings, and the expansion of the OGW network.
The official added that his elimination is a significant achievement for the security forces.
Over the last few weeks, the Army, along with other police and paramilitary forces, have maintained a high and intense operational momentum, which has resulted in tremendous success and systematically eroded the terror ecosystem. This success has also been possible due to the unwavering support of the AWAM of Kashmir. The security forces will continue to strive and maintain this momentum towards ensuring peace and stability in Kashmir, he said.
