Have Leads About Hybrid Terrorists, Operation On To Catch Them: J&K Cop

"A total of 28 civilians have been killed by terrorists in 2021. Out of 28, five persons belong to local Hindu and Sikh communities and two persons are non-local Hindu labourers," Inspector General (IG) Kashmir Vijay Kumar said.

After the killings of civilians by terrorists in the Valley, Inspector General (IG) Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Thursday said the police have several leads about the hybrid terrorists while asserting that operations are being undertaken in coordination with security forces to catch such elements.

Speaking to ANI, Vijay Kumar said, "A total of 28 civilians have been killed by terrorists in 2021. Out of 28, five persons belong to local Hindu and Sikh communities and two persons are non-local Hindu labourers."

The IG Kashmir said due to police action against terrorists their handlers have now changed strategy and started targeting civilians.

"Due to the killing of huge numbers of terrorists, destruction of their support structures, terrorists'' handlers across got frustrated, changed their strategy and started targeting unarmed policemen, politicians, civilians from minority communities including women," said Mr Kumar.