Security forces on Tuesday successfully neutralized two terrorists, one of whom was a prominent "commander" affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba splinter group, The Resistance Front (TRF).
Security forces on Tuesday successfully neutralized two terrorists, one of whom was a prominent "commander" affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba splinter group, The Resistance Front (TRF). Involved in numerous incidents targeting both law enforcement and civilians, the elimination of these individuals marks a significant victory for security operations in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district.
Basit Dar, identified as one of the slain terrorists, held the designation of "A" category within TRF ranks, as confirmed by Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, V K Birdhi. Acting on intelligence regarding terrorist movement in Redwani village, security forces swiftly launched a cordon and search operation on Monday night, leading to the encounter.
J&K: In a major success, Security forces have roasted Top TRF commander Basit Dar carrying a reward of Rs 10 lkh, along with his associate in Redwani Kulgam in a daring ops.
Dar, as per, Police was active from 2021 and involved in several incidents, including target killings pic.twitter.com/8nkvGucKDG
"There was firing from the other side," he told reporters in Kulgam.
Birdhi stated that despite offering the terrorists a chance to surrender peacefully, they persisted in firing upon the security forces.
"Two terrorists have been killed in this operation and their bodies have been retrieved, but the search operation is going on," he said.
Basit Dar, the notorious TRF commander behind multiple attacks in Srinagar, including tragic civilian and security/ police personnel killings, has been neutralized in the Redwani Payeen operation. A significant victory for Kashmir Police. pic.twitter.com/0mSvNVCKkz
— Zeenat Zeeshan Fazil (@zeenatfazil)This is the same house where Basit Ah Dar was trapped by the government forces,he was a TRF commander,there was a reward of 1 million rupees on him by New Delhi,the government forces knew that there were only two Mujahideen,they bring regulars army,CRPF and JK police to Martyred pic.twitter.com/Vx1m26tgfE
— Samir Bhai (@SamirBhai9992)Major success for security forces in of district, TRF top commander Basit Dar among two militants killed in encounter with joint team of security forces, Basit was involved in series of terror attacks & civilian killings in Kmr says IGP pic.twitter.com/z4vWub6d3i
— Rohil Bashir (@rohil_bashir)Characterizing Dar's elimination as a noteworthy accomplishment, Birdhi emphasized that Dar had been implicated in 18 cases, including incidents within Srinagar city.
"He was involved in the killing of police personnel and innocent civilians.He was involved in planning and carrying out attacks including on minority community members," the IGP added.
In 2022, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) announced a bounty of Rs 10 lakh on Dar.