Srinagar, 06 Jul 22. Based on specific input from JKP about the presence of unidentified terrorists in the general area of village Hadigam, Kulgam, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Indian Army and JKP in the area on 05 Jul 22 at 1130 PM. Cordon was laid by 1:00 AM on 6 Jul 22. Search of the suspected houses commenced at 2:30 AM, during which the terrorists opened fire onto the Security Forces from inside the house. At the same time it was ascertained that both terrorists were newly recruited local youth and their families were desperate to get them back into the mainstream. In view of this, own Forces showed restraint and did not engage the terrorists inspite of being under fire from them. Terrorists were kept contained in the house with utmost restraint displayed by Army and JKP. The families of both terrorists were brought to the encounter site to appeal for their surrender. Repeated surrender appeals were made by the Parents and Security Forces till morning. Both terrorists finally surrendered by laying down their arms in the morning. They were subsequently handed over to the JKP. Warlike stores were also recovered from their possession.
These terrorists have been identified by JKP as Nadeem Abbas Bhat, resident of Reshipura, Qaimoh and Kafeel Mir resident of Mirpura, Qaimoh, who were part of a recently recruited module of LeT. These youth were brainwashed and tasked to carryout anti national activities and killings at the behest of LeT and ISI. Security Forces remain committed to encourage and facilitate return of misguided youth from the path of terrorism.
