Successful operations have limited insurgency in Kashmir: J&K Police

October 16, 2017 16:34

The Inspector General of Police Jammu and Kashmir Police Munir Khan on Monday said the successful operations of the security forces have limited the number of insurgents in the valley.

"The number of militants has certainly decreased after continuous successful operations. Our main concern is to target the leadership of the militants to stop further recruitment," said Khan, while addressing a press meet.

Talking about the recent attacks by the terrorists, Khan said, "In last three days, we have apprehended three local militants while they were live in action. Arms and ammunition were also recovered."

One militant Rameez Yatoo was arrested from Kulgam and other two local militants, identified as Khursheed Ahmad Dar and Haziq Rather, were arrested from the Kund area of Qazigund.

He added, "Those local militants, who want to come back to the mainstream or surrender, will be given full support."

Commenting on the recent bank robberies in the Marhama village of Anantnag district and Shopian, Khan said the robberies were carried by Hizbul Mujahideen.

"Both the recent bank robberies were carried out by the Hizbul Mujahideen and the militants involved in the bank robberies have been identified, not by any eyewitness but by CCTV," he added.

Further, commenting on the spate of braid-chopping incidents reported from Jammu and Kashmir, Khan said "A proper investigation could not be held because there was no cooperation either from the victim or from their families."

The police have now resorted to use scientific investigation to nab the person, he said. -- ANI

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