Jammu and Kashmir police arrest two terror associates planning attacks

In Jammu and Kashmir, law enforcement has intensified its operations against terrorism, resulting in the arrest of two individuals believed to be associated with terrorist groups. These arrests took place in the Doda district, where police identified the suspects as ground workers allegedly collaborating with handlers from across the border in Pakistan. One of the arrested, Firdous Ahmad, is reportedly connected to efforts aimed at reviving terrorism in the area. Simultaneously, security forces took significant action in the Kishtwar region by attaching properties linked to seven identified terrorists believed to have been operating behind terrorist activities from the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. This response is part of broader counter-terror operations aimed at dismantling the ecosystem supporting such activities in Jammu and Kashmir. The initiative follows the previous declaration by the National Investigative Agency Court, which identified 36 absconders believed to be coordinating attacks from across the border. Authorities have underscored the importance of these operations, as they have also uncovered a major hideout utilized by terrorists in the Mankote area in the Poonch district. During the operation to dismantle the hideout, a substantial cache was found, including an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), RDX, ammunition, and other incriminating materials. The discovery of these items further underscores the ongoing threats posed by terrorist networks in the region and the urgency with which law enforcement is responding. The J&K Police have vowed to continue their rigorous efforts against terrorism, which they believe is essential in paving the way for a safer and more peaceful environment in Jammu and Kashmir. The drive to attach properties associated with absconders demonstrates a comprehensive strategy aimed not only at immediate threats but also at dismantling the longer-term structures supportive of terrorism.