Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Hybrid LeT Militants Apprehended in South Kashmir
Two men suspected of being hybrid militants were caught by security forces in Kashmir.
Hybrid militants aren't always known terrorists, but are radicalized enough to carry out attacks.
The capture followed a search operation where they were found.
They were caught with weapons and other items.
The authorities are now investigating the case.
Security forces apprehended two 'hybrid militants' in Shopian, J&K.
The apprehended individuals are identified as Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam.
The operation occurred after a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the Baskuchan area.
Two AK-56 rifles, grenades, cash, and other items were recovered.
A case has been registered, and an investigation has been launched.
- Who
- Security forces and two 'hybrid militants' Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam.
- What
- Apprehension of two hybrid militants.
- When
- Thursday (operation occurred on Wednesday night).
- Where
- Baskuchan area of Shopian, J&K.
- Why
- To prevent terror strikes.
- Militants Apprehended
- 2
- Militant Group
- Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)
- Location of Apprehension
- Shopian, J&K
- Identified As
- Irfan Bashir and Uzair Salam
- Weapons Recovered
- AK-56 rifles, grenades, etc.
- Additional Items Recovered
- Cash, mobile phone, smartwatch, Aadhaar card
Sources
2 terrorists arrested in J&K's Shopian, arms and hand grenades recovered
Two terrorist associates arrested with arms and ammunition in J-K's Shopian
Two 'hybrid militants' of LeT apprehended in south Kashmir's Poonch
After Indian strikes, Pak terror groups ramp up outreach, propaganda and hiring
2 'hybrid' terrorists held in Shopian, OGW in Kishtwar
Multiple locations across Kashmir linked to cross-border terror network raided
Terror link case: Counter Intelligence wing of Jammu and Kashmir Police conducts raids across valley
