In a successful joint operation based on specific intelligence input, security forces neutralized a local Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant during an overnight cordon and search operation in Arihal village of Pulwama district.
Identified as Kifayat Ayoub Alie, the deceased militant had recently joined the ranks of the proscribed terror outfit. The operation, conducted by a combined team of police, army (44RR), and Central Reserve Police Force (182Bn), was launched in response to credible information received on Thursday evening. According to a statement from the police spokesman, the joint team encountered indiscriminate firing from the hiding terrorist during the search operation. The security forces swiftly retaliated, leading to an intense exchange. In the course of the encounter, Kifayat Ayoub Alie, a resident of Pinjoora, Shopian, was neutralized, and his body was subsequently recovered from the encounter site.
The security forces acted with precision and efficiency, ensuring the safety of civilians in the area during the operation. The successful mission marks another significant blow to militant activities in the region, with Kifayat Ayoub Alie being the latest addition to the list of terrorists eliminated in anti-terror operations. The police have reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and security in the region and continue to encourage local youth to shun the path of violence and engage in constructive activities for the betterment of society.