Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 5: Security forces today unearthed a hideout being used by the longest surviving terrorist of banned Hizbul Mujahideen, Jehangir Saroori, in the higher reaches of Kishtwar district.
The hideout was dismantled by police in collaboration with the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in a meticulously planned operation in Paribag area of Bhadat Saroor.
Saroori joined militancy in the early 1990s and is believed to be hiding in the higher reaches of Kishtwar district. Saroori’s brother Abdul Karim Butt was detained under the stringent Public Safety Act for being a terrorist associate on August 3.
Terming the unearthing of the hideout as a “significant breakthrough” in anti-terrorist operations, sources said Saroori was suspected to have been using the hideout and planning subversive activities.
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During the search operation, the police recovered two blankets, some edibles and personal use items from the hideout, indicating the presence of the terrorist, they said, adding the recovery of these items underscores the importance of this operation in disrupting unlawful activities in the region.
Sources said the entire area has been cordoned and searches are being conducted.
“Our mission is to ensure the safety and security of our citizens, and today’s operation is a resounding success in our ongoing efforts to eradicate terrorism from the region,” sources said.
They urged the citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities or come forward with information that could aid in maintaining peace and thwarting the designs of anti-social elements.
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