Pursue anti-militancy ops in full vigour: govt

Mangalore Today News Network

Bengaluru, Jul 13 2017, DH News: Intensify anti-militancy operations in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) in view of the Amarnath terror attack, the Centre told the security forces on Wednesday.

Sources said the Ministry of Home Affairs has made it clear the forces will have to implement their security plan in “full vigour” as the “highest level of alert” has been sounded in Jammu and Kashmir, where seven pilgrims were killed by terrorists on Monday. The instructions come in the wake of agencies launching a massive search for Lashkar-e-Toiba commander and Pakistani national Abu Ismail, suspected to be the mastermind of the deadly attack.

Sources said the operations were launched mainly in south Kashmir, with communication intercepts showing Ismail’s involvement in the terror strike.

Ismail is said to have been active in Kashmir for years. He moved to south Kashmir a little over a year ago. All security forces operating in J&K have been asked to step up operations. They will also provide enhanced security for Amarnath pilgrims.

Home Minister Rajnath Singh is continuously monitoring the situation. On Tuesday, he had ordered enhanced security for the yatra.