STATE TIMES NEWS
Srinagar: Two Lashkar-e-Toiba terrorists on Tuesday surrendered before security forces in Kulgam district during a cordon and search operation, officials said.
Security forces launched the operation in village Tangdoona of Kulgam district in the early hours following information about presence of terrorists there, the officials said.
They said contact was established with the terrorists hiding in the area and they were appealed by their families and security forces to surrender.
“Both the ultras laid down their arms before the security forces. They handed over two hand grenades and two pistols,” they added.
The surrendered terrorists were identified as Yawar Wagey and Aamir Mir.
IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar has yet again congratulated the joint team of police and SFs for showing utmost patience and exhibiting professionalism, which resulted in saving the life of two misguided youth. He further added that the local misguided youth are always welcomed to return to mainstream. This year has been successful as many of them are returning and has reiterated his appeal to them to shun the path of violence. It is pertinent to mention that so far 12 terrorists have been successfully persuaded to surrender during live encounters.
IGP Kashmir also congratulated their families. He further said that Police is committed to provide full support to such terrorists who lay down their arms and surrender.
