Security forces are conducting an ongoing counter-terror operation in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir to hunt two suspected members of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). According to reports, the suspects—identified as Latif and Zakir—are local residents and are believed to be hiding in a dense orchard in the Meemandar area. An initial gunfight took place after the men were spotted, with forces moving to contain the situation.
Multiple outlets describe the operation as entering its second day, with the Army and other security units intensifying their search. Troops are being deployed and escape routes are being sealed to prevent the suspects from fleeing despite difficult terrain and thick foliage. The operation is being carried out in a coordinated manner, with additional personnel brought in as security forces work to locate and neutralize the two men.
While details of casualties or the outcome are not provided in the available accounts, both reports characterize the incident as a sustained anti-terror hunt in Shopian following the suspects’ involvement in a gunfight with security forces.
