This operation is part of a nationwide crackdown targeting terrorist networks and radicalisation efforts, with simultaneous raids conducted across five states—Assam, Jammu & Kashmir, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.
Two killed terrorists were identified as Hanan Bin Yaqoob and Jamshed, who, according to the police were involved in the recent killing of special police officer Javed Dar in Pulwama.
Efforts are on to make common people alert as well. We are fully prepared to deal with any eventuality, says Delhi Police PRO, DCP Suman Nalwa.
Police said JeM terrorists and their associates have been arrested by Jammu Police in a drive to root out the presence of terrorists in Jammu.
The encounter between militants and security forces was a joint operation launched by the army, the police and the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) in a village in Pulwama.
For all the trumpet-blowing about succeeding in bringing China on board on the condemnation of the Pak-based jihadi terror outfit, the people will have to wait for a visible fall in militancy in the Kashmir Valley before joining the applause ~ the “experience” with the LET punctures the euphoria in the diplomatic-political community.
Gokhale's visit is significant since it came days before China hosts the 2nd Belt and Road Forum which will be attended by top leaders from more than 30 countries, including Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan.
In a briefing for the Pakistan-based diplomatic community on Islamabad’s initial findings on the Indian dossier on the Pulwama attack, the Pakistan foreign office said 54 detained individuals were being investigated in connection with the incident but no details linking them to Pulwama have been found so far.
Pakistan has acted with a high sense of responsibility and extended full cooperation. “We do so in the interest of regional peace and security. We have sought further information/evidence from India to take the process forward,” it added.
An Army soldier was killed when Pakistan violated ceasefire by heavily shelling in forward areas and posts with mortar bombs along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district Thursday, officials said.
