New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir Police have intensified their search for the last surviving local terrorist in the Kashmir Valley by putting up fresh wanted posters across Srinagar’s Lal Chowk and Pratap Park. The posters feature the photograph of Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Abdul Latief Bhat, also known as Mohammad Lateef Bhat, along with three other wanted terrorists.
The renewed campaign comes four months after police announced a reward of ₹15 lakh for information leading to Bhat’s arrest. Security agencies have appealed to residents of Srinagar and other parts of the Valley to share credible information about the suspects’ whereabouts and movements.
Authorities have assured informants that their identities will remain confidential and that suitable rewards will be provided for useful information.
Bhat, a resident of Kulgam district in South Kashmir, is accused of involvement in several terror-related incidents. These include the killing of a police officer in Anantnag and attacks targeting migrant workers in July 2026. He is believed to be associated with the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba terror network. The ₹15 lakh bounty announced earlier remains in force.
The posters also identify three other wanted terrorists: Bilal Ahmad Mir, Mohammad Umar Mir and Abid Qayoom Lone. All three are originally from Baramulla district in North Kashmir and are believed to be operating from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK).
The fresh public appeal forms part of a wider security operation aimed at tracking down remaining terrorist operatives and dismantling their support networks in the region.
By seeking public cooperation, security agencies are attempting to strengthen intelligence gathering and prevent further militant activities across the Kashmir Valley. Residents have been urged to report any credible leads to the authorities while maintaining caution and avoiding direct contact with the suspects.
