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LeT Militant Involved in the Killing of Lt. Ummer Fayaz in 2017 Neutralized in Shopian Encounter
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Shopian Encounter Update: A notorious terrorist belonging to the banned terror organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) was neutralized in a firefight with security forces in Shopian district of south Kashmir. The militant, identified as Bilal Ahmed Bhat, was involved in the targeted killing of Lieutenant Ummer Fayaz in 2017, as well as multiple attacks on Army personnel, non-local laborers, and Kashmiri Pandits.
Based on specific intelligence regarding the presence of the terrorist in Chotigam village, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the early hours, according to a police spokesman.
As the security forces approached the suspected location, the terrorist opened fire indiscriminately, prompting the forces to retaliate, resulting in a fierce encounter. During the exchange of fire, the terrorist was killed, and his body was subsequently recovered from the encounter site.
#WATCH | J&K: Encounter between security forces and terrorists underway in the Chotigam area of the Shopian district.
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— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2024
The slain terrorist, Bilal Ahmed Bhat, hailing from Chek Cholan, was associated with the proscribed Pakistan-based terror outfit LeT. He had a long list of criminal activities, including the killing of Army personnel Umer Fayaz, grenade attacks on non-local laborers in Hermain resulting in two deaths, the murder of Kashmiri Pandit Sunil Kumar Bhat, and injuring another Kashmiri Pandit Pretimber Nath, both residents of Chotigam Shopian. He was also involved in an attack on a local resident Bal Krishan alias Sonu.
Bhat played a significant role in radicalizing local youth and recruiting them into terrorist ranks. He was responsible for inducing 12 local youths to join the terrorist organization. Additionally, he was involved in the killing of an arrested terrorist who was leading the search party during a cordon and search operation in Nowgam in 2022, according to the police spokesman.
During the encounter, security forces seized incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition, including an AK series rifle and three magazines. These materials have been taken into case records for further investigation and to determine their involvement in other terrorist activities, the spokesman added.
(With PTI inputs)
In recent news, a significant development has taken place in the fight against terrorism in the Kashmir region. A notorious terrorist associated with the banned terror organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has been neutralized by security forces in the Shopian district of south Kashmir. The LeT militant, identified as Bilal Ahmed Bhat, was responsible for the killing of Lieutenant Ummer Fayaz in 2017. He was also involved in several other heinous crimes, including attacks on Army personnel, non-local laborers, and Kashmiri Pandits.
Based on specific intelligence, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Chotigam village, where the terrorist was believed to be hiding. As the forces approached the suspected location, the militant opened fire, leading to a fierce encounter. In the exchange of gunfire, the terrorist was killed, and his body was subsequently recovered.
Bilal Ahmed Bhat, a resident of Chek Cholan and affiliated with the LeT, had a long history of criminal activities. Apart from the killing of Lt. Ummer Fayaz, he was involved in grenade attacks on non-local laborers in Hermain, resulting in casualties. He was also responsible for the murder of Kashmiri Pandit Sunil Kumar Bhat and the injuring of another Kashmiri Pandit named Pretimber Nath, both residents of Chotigam Shopian. Additionally, Bhat was involved in an attack on a local resident named Bal Krishan alias Sonu.
The LeT militant played a significant role in radicalizing local youths and recruiting them into terrorist ranks. He was responsible for inducing 12 local youths to join the terrorist organization. Moreover, he was involved in the killing of an arrested terrorist who was leading the search party during a cordon and search operation in Nowgam in 2022.
During the encounter, security forces seized incriminating materials, arms, and ammunition, including an AK series rifle and three magazines. These materials will be thoroughly investigated to determine their involvement in other terrorist activities.
This successful operation against Bilal Ahmed Bhat showcases the determination and effectiveness of the security forces in combating terrorism in the region. It is a significant blow to the LeT and will undoubtedly contribute to maintaining peace and stability in the Kashmir valley.
(With PTI inputs).
