Jammu and Kashmir Agency Charges Two Terrorists for Rajouri Attacks

The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir took a significant step forward in its ongoing efforts against terrorism by filing a supplementary charge-sheet on Friday. This legal document was submitted to a special court in Jammu, targeting two individuals linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist organization for their involvement in a series of violent acts within the Rajouri district.

The charge-sheet specifically names Mohd Qasim, also known by aliases Salman and Waseem, an operative who had moved to Pakistan in 1990 for arms training. Alongside him, Talib Hussain Shah, who was captured earlier with advanced weaponry in Reasi district, has been implicated. The duo is accused of engaging in terrorism through killings, grenade attacks, and the placement of improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in populated areas, causing considerable harm to government infrastructure.

Shah, originating from Rajouri, along with Faisal Ahmad Dar from Pulwama, was detained by villagers in Reasi district in July 2022 and subsequently handed over to the police. The authorities confiscated two AK assault rifles, a pistol, seven grenades, and a substantial quantity of ammunition from their possession. According to the SIA spokesperson, these individuals had received significant arms and ammunition supplies via drone drops in Lamberi, Rajouri. These supplies were then transported to Kandi Budhal for conducting terrorist operations under instructions from their Pakistani coordinators.

The initial charge-sheet had been filed by the SIA on December 29 of the previous year. Continued investigations have resulted in the arrest of two more associates of LeT who admitted their involvement in terror activities and the movement of arms and ammunition from Lamberi to Kandi Budhal in collaboration with Shah. These associates reportedly joined LeT voluntarily and were influenced by Pakistani handlers.

This legal action underscores the ongoing challenges faced by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir as they combat terrorism. The detailed investigation and subsequent charge-sheeting of these individuals highlight the intricate network of terror operations extending across borders and the efforts made by law enforcement agencies to dismantle these networks.