Altaf Kachroo
Altaf Kachroo | |
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| Birth name | Altaf Ahmad Dar |
| Born | Redwani, Quimoh, Jammu and Kashmir[1] |
| Died | 29 August 2018 Khanabal, Kulgam[2] |
| Allegiance | Hizbul Mujahideen |
| Service/ | Kashmir Valley |
| Rank | Commander[3] |
| Conflict | Kashmir conflict |
Altaf Ahmad Dar (died 29 August, 2018), chiefly known as Altaf Kachroo was a commander of Kashmiri militant organization Hizbul Mujahideen in Indian administered region Kashmir Valley. He was listed under the A++ category, referred to as most wanted, by the Ministry of Home Affairs.[4] He carried a counterterrorism reward of 15 lakh (INR-1,500,000) on his head offered by the Government of India to combat the Insurgency of Jammu and Kashmir.[5][6]
Altaf was accused of executing multiple attacks against civilians and armed personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's south districts Kulgam and Anantnag.[7] The Jammu and Kashmir police stated that he was the "most important commander" and was involved in a series of crimes.[8]
Life and background
Altaf Kachroo was born as Altaf Ahmad Dar in Redwani village near Quimoh of Kulgam district. He was known for evading the cordon and search operations to escape from the encounter sites. He was entitled to "Cordon breaker".[9][10]
Altaf was a Science graduate student who was initially working for rebel groups as an underground worker and joined the militant ranks in 2007. On August 20, 2007, he was arrested by the forces along with a massive ammunition cache and other explosive substances. He was then released under the state surrender policy and he again joined the outfit in 2010. It was 2011 when he was re-arrested from Srinagar district and was released again. He then joined the outfit in 2013 and served as the deputy commander and then commander. He is said to have been actively involved in several crimes committed against government forces until his death.[11] His mother held security forces responsible for pushing him towards a rebel outfit, citing "he could not bear repeated harassment and arrests".[8]
Reactions
After being killed in Operation All Out with security forces on 29 August 2018, it triggered massive clashes between the forces and civilians who, in solidarity with the rebels, gathered and started marching towards the encounter site.[12] The authorities then imposed curfew and suspended Internet and train services to prevent further clashes and protests.[1] The government media institute officials stated that more than 40 people suffered pellet gun injuries who were brought to the hospital for medical treatment.[13][14]
See also
Stone pelting in Kashmir
Burhan Wani
Insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir
Zakir Rashid Bhat
Naveed Jatt
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Top Hizbul commander killed in J&K gunfight". outlookindia.com.
- ↑ "Top Hizbul commander killed in J&K gunfight". Business Standard India. August 29, 2018 – via Business Standard.
- ↑ "4 cops die in rebel strike in Kashmir". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ↑ "Altaf Kachroo, 'A++ Terrorist', Among Two Killed in Encounter in Kashmir". News18.
- ↑ "Top Hizbul commander, associate killed in Kashmir". Deccan Herald. August 29, 2018.
- ↑ "2 Hizbul Men, Including "A++ Terrorist", Killed In Jammu and Kashmir". NDTV.com.
- ↑ "2 Hizbul militants killed in encounter in Anantnag". www.telegraphindia.com.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Altaf Kachroo's Death: A Setback for Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir". The Quint. August 30, 2018.
- ↑ "Hizb commander Altaf Kachroo, associate killed". Greater Kashmir. 2018-08-30. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
- ↑ "Altaf was HM's most important commander, Umar escaped from Batamaloo encounter recently: Police on killing two militants in Anantnag". August 29, 2018.
- ↑ Service, Tribune News. "Hardcore ultra Kachroo's father too was militant". Tribuneindia News Service.
- ↑ "Scores injured as violent clashes erupt in Qaimoh against militant killings". August 29, 2018.
- ↑ "Over 40 injured in clashes in Kulgam after killing of Hizb commander Altaf Kachroo". Greater Kashmir. 2018-08-29. Retrieved 2020-02-22.
- ↑ Irfan, Hakeem (August 29, 2018). "Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Altaf Kachroo killed in J&K". The Economic Times.
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