BREAKING: Top Lashkar Commander Altaf Lalli Eliminated in Bandipora Encounter

A local LeT commander was killed in the Bandipora sector of Jammu and Kashmir during a joint search operation conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army. The terrorist had been active for an extended period. 

Two policemen were injured in the operation.

Following the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 innocent people, a all-out investigation and security crackdown have been initiated across the region to neutralise the Pakistan -backed terrorists.

Meanwhile, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrived in Srinagar, where he was briefed on the ongoing operation in Bandipora. He is set to conduct a detailed security review and assess the progress of the operation focused on tracking down LeT terrorists suspected of being behind the Pahalgam attack.

In another development, the homes of two terrorists believed to be involved in the Pahalgam attack were demolished by security forces and J&K authorities on Friday. Acting on specific intelligence, the forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area.

(This is a developing story, more details to be added.)