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Indian Forces Kill ‘Human GPS’ Bagu Khan in Gurez Operation as Hunt for Others Continues

Officials say the veteran facilitator’s death could disrupt militant logistics built on his knowledge of Gurez infiltration routes.

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Security troops had spotted suspicious activity along the Line of Control.
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Overview

  • Security forces identified the militant as Bagu Khan, also known as Samandar Chacha, who was killed during an encounter in the Gurez sector of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Two infiltrators were shot dead near Naushehra Naar under Operation Naushera Nar IV, according to statements from the security forces.
  • Troops engaged a group of heavily armed infiltrators attempting to cross the Line of Control, and area clearance is ongoing.
  • Security sources say up to five more militants may be hiding in the area, and searches are continuing to locate them.
  • According to security assessments, Khan had been based in Pakistan-administered Kashmir since 1995 and was linked to more than 100 infiltration attempts, aiding multiple groups including as a Hizbul commander.