Shopian encounter: LeT terrorist surrenders

Our security forces achieved a rare feat this Sunday when a local Lashkar-e-Toeba terrorist laid down his arms to surrender in a live encounter in Barbug village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Two terrorists were killed in the gun-battle that lasted more than 12 hours.

Adil Hussain Dar of Chitripora village was among the three LeT terrorists who were holed-up in the village after security forces launched a cordon and search operation on Saturday evening.

When a joint team of J&K police and 44 Rashtriya Rifles were closing in on the intended target, the terrorists opened fire on the search party. In the initial gun fight, one terrorist was killed, while the other two remained holed up.

Adhering to the standard operation procedure, the security forces gave the terrorists a chance to surrender. Announcements were made through loud speakers to convince them to lay down their arms.

Sensing unease in one of the holed up duo, the security forces decided to wait and watch. Finally, Dar came out in the open to surrender. He was whisked away immediately to an undisclosed destination where he is being interrogated.

“He (Adil Dar) was trapped in the encounter. He was given an option to surrender which he accepted,” …read more