{
  "id": 19797392,
  "title": "LeT's New Terror Proxy PeHK Raises Alarm As Security Agencies Close In On Kulgam Attack Suspect",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/lets-new-terror-proxy-pehk-raises-alarm-as-security-agencies-close-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T11:03:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/india/lets-new-terror-proxy-pehk-raises-alarm-as-security-agencies-close-in-on-kulgam-attack-suspect"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indian security agencies are intensifying their search for Mohammad Lateef Bhat, a suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba operative behind the recent Kulgam attack. The attack resulted in injuries to three CRPF personnel. A newly formed outfit, Pasdaran-e-Hurriyat Kashmir (PeHK), claimed responsibility for the assault through a social media post. PeHK's spokesperson, Mohammad Omar Azzam, has been active in recent days, evoking the Hindutva issue and warning of future attacks targeting Hindus and the RSS. This could be a diversionary tactic by Lashkar to deflect attention from Bhat, who remains a key operative for the terrorist organization. Bhat is described as a well-trained and capable individual, capable of carrying out small-scale attacks. Consequently, security agencies are searching for Bhat in Jammu and Kashmir, while also focusing on his accomplices believed to be hiding in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.",
  "summary": "New Delhi, Nov 13: With Indian security agencies closing in on Mohammad Lateef Bhat, the suspected mastermind behind the Kulgam attack that left three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel injured, the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) appears to be resorting to diversionary tactics. New Outfit Claims Responsibility For Attack Little is known about Mohammad Omar Azzam, who describes himself as the…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}