In an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Gurez sector last week, two terrorists were killed. One of them was identified as Bagu Khan, who is also known popularly as the human GPS.
He was shot dead while he and the other terrorist were attempting to infiltrate the Nowshera Naar area.
Who is Bagu Khan?
Bagu Khan is also known by the name Samundar Chacha and was wanted by forces for decades as he was involved in more than 100 infiltration bids from various areas of the Gurez sector since 1995. A majority of these infiltrations were successful due to his intimate knowledge of the region's tough terrain and secret routes. He was one of the oldest handlers of cross-border movement.
His expertise made him an important figure for many terrorist groups.
He primarily served as a Hizbul commander. However, he also assisted several other organizations and helped them plan and carry out infiltrations from Gurez and neighboring sectors.
His death will mark a significant setback to the logistical network supporting terror groups in the region.
The recent clash occurred near the Naushera Naar under Operation Naushera Nar IV, where troops engaged with a group of heavily armed infiltrators. The two militants were killed after a brief gunfight broke out.