Houses of two LeT terrorists demolished in Anantnag after policeman's killing
Following the shooting death of a policeman on Amarnath Yatra duty, security forces in Anantnag, south Kashmir, demolished the houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists, Adil Ahmad Thoker and Haroon Rashid Ganai. The operation, launched around 3 a.m., involved using explosives to demolish a three-storey building and a single-storey structure after occupants were asked to vacate. Local residents reported damage to a mosque and a vehicle. While the J&K Lieutenant-Governor chaired a security review meeting, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticized the mass arrests and demolitions, stating they would not restore peace and go against Supreme Court directions.
Key Points
- Security forces demolished the houses of two LeT terrorists in Anantnag following a policeman's killing.
- The demolition operation involved using explosives after occupants were evacuated.
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticized the mass arrests and demolitions, stating they are counterproductive for peace.
- The J&K Lieutenant-Governor chaired a high-level security review meeting to ensure pilgrim safety.
Exam Facts
- The incident occurred in Anantnag, south Kashmir.
- The demolished houses belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists Adil Ahmad Thoker and Haroon Rashid Ganai.
- Haroon Rashid Ganai joined LeT in 2018.
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