Jammu and Kashmir Security Forces Hunt Last Active Local Terrorist Mohammed Lateef Bhat
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are conducting an intensive search for Mohammed Lateef Bhat, the only remaining active local terrorist in the region. Bhat, a resident of Kulgam district, escaped a joint operation in Anantnag on July 8, during which Lashkar-e-Taiba militant Zakir Ahmed Ganei was killed. Authorities link Bhat to recent attacks, including the killing of migrant workers and a police officer, and suspect plans to disrupt the Amarnath Yatra. The decline in local terrorist recruitment is attributed to sustained security crackdowns and investigations into terror financing.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (38–48/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
hindustantimes broke this story on 3 Aug, 01:04 am. Other outlets followed.