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Kashmir Police Intensify Hunt for Wanted LeT Operative
Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have relaunched a manhunt for a Lashkar-e-Taiba operative, months after announcing a substantial bounty for information leading to his capture. The police action underscores ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the region.
LSN India ·
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued fresh wanted posters for Abdul Latief Bhat, also known as Mohammad Lateef Bhat, a member of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba militant group. The renewed appeal comes approximately four months after police announced a Rs 15 lakh bounty on the operative's head as part of intensified efforts to apprehend him.
The wanted posters, which also feature three other individuals, have been circulated as part of a broader counter-terrorism strategy in the valley. The move reflects police determination to track down remaining militant operatives despite significant security operations in recent years.
Lashkar-e-Taiba, designated as a terrorist organization by multiple nations, has been at the center of counter-insurgency efforts in Kashmir. The renewed manhunt suggests the operative remains at large despite the substantial financial incentive offered for his capture or information leading to his arrest.
Police have urged the public to provide any credible information regarding the wanted operatives. Authorities continue to emphasize that cooperation from civilians remains crucial in counter-terrorism operations across the region.