Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir demolished the house of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Adil Thokar, also known as Adil Guree, on Friday in the Anantnag district, officials confirmed.
Adil Guree, a native of Guree village in the Bijbehara block of Anantnag, is suspected to be a key conspirator in the recent terror attack at Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people, including a Nepali citizen. The majority of victims were tourists. He has since been declared one of the most wanted terrorists, with the Anantnag Police announcing a reward of ₹20 lakh for information leading to his arrest. Two Pakistani nationals have also been named among the most wanted in connection with the same attack.
According to officials, Adil had illegally crossed into Pakistan in 2018, where he underwent terror training. He is believed to have returned to Jammu and Kashmir last year to carry out attacks in the region.
Meanwhile, a separate encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Bandipora district on Friday morning, leaving two security personnel injured. Acting on intelligence inputs, security forces launched a joint operation in the Kulnar Ajas area of the district, leading to a fierce gunfight.
“In response to specific intelligence regarding terrorist presence, a Joint Search Operation was launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the general area of Kolnar Ajas, Bandipora. Contact was established, and a firefight ensued,” the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army posted on X. Further updates on the encounter are awaited.
These developments come amid nationwide outrage following the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. In response, the Indian government has initiated several strong diplomatic measures: the closure of the Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Attari, suspension of the SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) for Pakistani nationals—who have been given 40 hours to leave the country—and a downsizing of staff in both nations’ High Commissions.
Widespread protests have erupted across the country demanding strict and immediate action against Pakistan, as security forces remain on high alert and operations continue in multiple parts of Jammu and Kashmir.
