Srinagar, May 07, KDC: In a significant breakthrough for security forces, top militant commander Basit Dar was killed during an encounter in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district
A top police officer told Srinagar based news agency Kashmir Dot Com that the operation, which unfolded in the region, resulted in the successful elimination of Basit Dar also known as Basit Rasool Dar, a prominent figure among militant ranks. Dar had joined The Resistance Front (TRF), a front organisation of Lashkar-e-Taiba in 2021.Details surrounding the encounter indicate that security forces executed a meticulously planned operation, culminating in the elimination of the high-profile militant commander.
The officer said “The killing of Basit Dar marks a significant blow to insurgent activities in valley, underscoring the unwavering commitment of security forces to combat terrorism.”
Pertinently, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had announced a cash bounty of Rs 10 lakh on Kulgam-based The Resistance Front (TRF) commander militant Basit Ahmed Dar. The reward money was announced in case 32/2021/NIA/DLI registered against Basit Ahmed Dar of Redwani Payeen, Kulgam. According to officials, Basit was the mastermind behind the spat of civilian killings in Kashmir.
Earlier, police said Bodies of 02 terrorists killed in the anti-terrorist operation recovered so far. the identification of second terrorist is being ascertained.
Further updates on the operation and its aftermath are anticipated as the situation continues to develop. (KDC)