J&K: Interpol notice against Hizbul terrorist wanted in cop killings
The Jammu and Kashmir police have secured an Interpol Red Corner Notice against Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo. He is wanted for his involvement in a 2013 ambush in Sopore that resulted in the deaths of four police officers.
Why it matters
This represents a significant step in international counter-terrorism efforts and the pursuit of fugitives involved in regional violence.
SRINAGAR: J&K police announced Saturday an Interpol Red Corner Notice (RCN) against a designated Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) terrorist, Imtiyaz Ahmad Kandoo alias Fayaz, over a 2013 attack that left four cops dead in north Kashmir’s Sopore.The notice will help international law enforcement agencies locate, detain, and initiate legal proceedings for extradition of Kandoo to face trial, J&K police’s State Investigation Agency (SIA) said.The ambush of April 2013 in Hygam area of Sopore was one of the deadliest strikes against security forces at the time. The case was transferred to SIA in 2024 for a comprehensive investigation.SIA described the Red Corner Notice against Kandoo as a significant achievement.
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