Watch: Two Lashkar-e-Taiba Terrorists Trapped In Shopian Orchard As Army Operation Enters Day 2
Watch: Two Lashkar-e-Taiba Terrorists Trapped In Shopian Orchard As Army Operation Enters Day 2 Published By, Last Updated: July 05, 2026, 11:38 IST Surveillance footage
Watch: Two Lashkar-e-Taiba Terrorists Trapped In Shopian Orchard As Army Operation Enters Day 2 Published By, Last Updated: July 05, 2026, 11:38 IST Surveillance footage helped security forces trace two LeT terrorists, Latif and Zakir, in J&K's Shopian district, leading to a counter-terrorism operation. Terrorists seen on CCTV A surveillance camera helped security forces trace two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, triggering a large counter-terrorism operation that continued on Saturday. According to sources, the two terrorists were first spotted on camera near the Pulwama district border a day before the gunfight began. After the footage was analysed, security forces launched a search operation and placed five villages under a security cordon, including Chanapora, where an exchange of fire later took place.
No fresh firing has been reported since Friday. Gunfight Began After Terrorists Opened Fire The operation intensified on Friday after the terrorists were tracked to a dense orchard in the Meemandar area of Shopian. A joint team of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) surrounded the area and secured four of the seven villages in the region by evening. Officials said the two trapped terrorists, identified as Latif and Zakir, opened fire when security personnel moved in. The forces retaliated, leading to a fierce gun battle. Security Forces Seal Escape Routes Officials said additional personnel have been deployed to block all possible escape routes from the orchard, where thick summer foliage provides natural cover.
Security agencies believe the terrorists could use the dense vegetation to evade the security cordon, making the operation particularly challenging. Both Terrorists Are Local LeT Operatives According to security records, both Latif and Zakir are residents of Kulgam district. Officials said Zakir joined the Lashkar-e-Taiba in 2024, while Latif became associated with the outfit in 2025. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author Anushka Vats Anushka Vats is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for storytelling and a curiosity that extends beyond the newsroom. She covers both national and international news. For more stories, you can...
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