Shopian, July 08: Security forces have eliminated a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, Zakir Ganie, during an anti-terror operation in the Chanapora area of Shopian, officials said on Tuesday.
The joint operation, involving the Police, Army and CRPF, was launched on Saturday following specific inputs. During the operation, the body of a terrorist was recovered from a cowshed in the area on Tuesday morning. Officials also said that arms and ammunition were seized from the encounter site.
A senior police officer described the operation as a significant achievement for the security forces.
In a post on its official X account, Jammu and Kashmir Police said, “You Can Run But You Can’t Hide!” while confirming that a Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist had been neutralised in a joint operation carried out by the Special Operations Group (Shopian), 55 Rashtriya Rifles and the CRPF.
Officials said additional details about the operation are expected to be released as the investigation continues.
