Srinagar, Jan 21 (KNC): Former Director General of Police (DGP) J&K, S.P. Vaid, on Wednesday said that an anti-terror operation had been underway for the past few days in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar, following inputs about three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists being trapped in the region.
Speaking in a video message as per news agency Kashmir News Corner (KNC), Vaid said that during the operation, one soldier attained martyrdom while making the supreme sacrifice for the nation. He further said that in a grenade attack, eight people were injured, some of whom later succumbed to their injuries.
He said the operation reflects the exceptional courage and professionalism of the Army, J&K Police and other security forces. “Our forces are fighting with great bravery. Conducting operations in dense forests and difficult mountainous terrain, especially in severe weather conditions, is extremely challenging. I know how tough such operations are,” Vaid said.
The former DGP said that security forces also busted a terrorist hideout during the operation and recovered supplies, including a makeshift kitchen and bags of rice. “Such items cannot come directly from Pakistan. This indicates that there are a few elements within who are providing support. It is very important to identify and reach such people,” he said.
He stressed that while the armed forces play a crucial role, identifying local support networks is primarily the responsibility of the local police. “Reaching these links is essential to completely dismantle the terror ecosystem,” Vaid added. (KNC)
