Awantipora, May 16 (KNS): Inspector General of Police Kashmir V K Birdi said today that a strategic review of heightened terror activity in the Valley prompted an “intensified focus on operations.”

“Based on credible intelligence and seamless coordination,” he added, “we launched two pinpointed missions—one in the challenging upper forests of Keller, the other in a residential sector of Tral—evacuating civilians in advance and ensuring a professional execution that neutralised six terrorists.”

According to Kashmir News Service (KNS), he made these remarks while addressing a Joint press conference with senior army and CRPF officials.

Major General Dhananjay Joshi, General Officer Commanding Victor Force, highlighted the adaptability of these operations.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“Whether in dense forests or populated areas, terrorists will find no sanctuary,” he said, noting that one of the militants, Shahid Kuttay, was involved in two major attacks, including one on a German tourist.

IG CRPF Mitesh praised the joint effort: “Our jawans and officers delivered with precision—this success is proof of our inter-agency teamwork and professionalism.” He appealed for continued public support, emphasizing that timely local intelligence remains “vital to eradicating terrorism completely from Jammu and Kashmir.” (KNS)