Police put up posters of Lashkar commander across J&K, declare Rs 15L reward
Authorities are on the hunt for Lashkar commander Mohammad Lateef Bhat throughout Kashmir and Jammu, offering a significant cash reward for information that can lead to his capture. Bhat has been linked to the targeted murders of a police officer and two migrants. In a separate incident, an SUV attempted to run over officers at a Ramban checkpoint, resulting in one arrest after the vehicle was…
J&K Police have ramped up efforts to track down Mohammad Lateef Bhat, the self-styled commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba. The force has displayed "wanted" posters featuring Bhat's photo at strategic locations in both Kashmir Valley and Jammu division. A substantial reward of Rs 15 lakh has been offered for credible information leading to his apprehension, with the assurance that the identity of informants will remain undisclosed.
Bhat is considered the key suspect in the recent targeted attack on a policeman in south Kashmir's Anantnag district. The incident occurred on a route that connects Doda district in Jammu region. Reports also suggest that Bhat may have played a role in the murder of two migrants in Kulgam district, also in south Kashmir.
Despite managing to evade security during the five-day Shopian encounter that resulted in the death of top Lashkar commander Zakir Ganai, Bhat failed to escape during a recent incident in Ramban. An SUV was seized after its driver attempted to run over police officers stationed at a checkpoint along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway. One suspect was apprehended, and an ongoing search is underway for two others.
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