Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have razed the houses of three active militants in the districts of Bandipora, Pulwama, and Shopian, as security forces continue their crackdown on the terror network following the Pahalgam terror attack, officials said on Sunday.
According to officials, the house of Adnan Shafi, who had joined militant ranks last year, was demolished late on Saturday night at Wandina in Shopian district.
The house of another active militant, Amir Nazir, was also demolished in Pulwama district, they added.
In Bandipora district, the house of Lashkar-e-Toiba militant Jameel Ahmad Shergojri was destroyed. Shergojri has been an active militant since 2016, the officials said.
With these latest demolitions, the total number of houses belonging to militants and their overground workers brought down since the Pahalgam terror attack has risen to nine.
On Tuesday, militants opened fire at Baisaran, a popular tourist destination in the upper reaches of Pahalgam in Anantnag district, killing 26 individuals, most of whom were holidaymakers from other states. The attack has led to a spike in tensions between India and Pakistan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing the nation, asserted, “the killers would be pursued ‘to the ends of the earth’.”
The security forces have since intensified search operations and targeted the terror infrastructure across the Valley as part of the sustained counter-terror measures.
Key developments
1. Over 60 reaids conducted
More than 60 locations were raided in Srinagar on Saturday, a Jammu and Kashmir Police spokesperson told PTI. In Anantnag, mobile vehicle checkpoints were established across the district to monitor suspicious movements.
2. Pakistani nationals deported
All Pakistani nationals on short-term visas in Uttar Pradesh, barring one individual, have been deported in compliance with orders from the Centre, police officials confirmed to PTI. Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police Prashant Kumar stated, "As per instructions of the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh, the process of deporting all categories of Pakistani citizens eligible for deportation from Uttar Pradesh has been completed."
3. Security for Kashmiris in Uttar Pradesh
DGP Prashant Kumar further instructed officials to ensure robust security measures for Kashmiri students, tourists, and vendors across Uttar Pradesh to prevent any untoward incidents.
4. Assam CM slams Bilawal Bhutto Zardari
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticised Pakistan People's Party chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari for his anti-India remarks, saying, "Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India will hunt down terror and destroy terror infrastructure wherever it exists in the world. India's national security is non-negotiable."
Zardari had earlier said at a public rally in Sukkur, "The brave people of Sukkur have sent a clear message by participating in the rally that we will not allow anyone to bargain over the Indus... The Modi government is unilaterally suspending the Indus Water Treaty...but I want to stand by the Indus River in Sukkur and give a clear message to India that the Indus River is ours and will remain ours; either our water will flow from this Indus or your blood."
5. FBI expresses support for India
Federal Bureau of Investigation chief Kash Patel expressed solidarity with India, stating, "The FBI sends our condolences to all the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Kashmir — and will continue offering our full support to the Indian government. This is a reminder of the constant threats our world faces from the evils of terrorism. Pray for those affected. Thank you to the men and women of law enforcement who answer the call in moments like these."
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