Terror mastermind Abu Qasim, linked to Rajouri civilian killings, shot dead in PoJK

Terrorist Commander Reyaz Ahm alias Abu Qasim was shot de by unkwn gunmen inside a mosque in Rawalakot city of Poonch district of Pakistan Occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK). Reyaz was one of key conspirators of civilian killings in Rajouri district of Jammu on New Year and was instrumental in reviving terrorism in Pir Panjal region.

Top sources informed Republic that Reyaz Ahm was shot de inside Masjid Al Qudus in Rawlakot (PoJK). Originally hailing from Pir Panjal region, he h crossed over to Pakistan in 1990s. He was closely associated with Jammu-based terror commander Mohd Qasim, also kwn as Salman, who is currently operating from Pakistan and is involved in planning conspiracies aimed at destabilizing Jammu region. Reyaz is said to be behind planning of attack on Hindus in Rajouri district of Jammu, which claimed seven incents on eve of New Year.

"Toger, y played a pivotal role in reactivating terrorism in Pir Panjal region. killing of Reyaz is a significant blow to network of individuals behind such activities. His or associate and top commander Mohd Qasim crossed over to Pakistan in early 2000 at of around 15 years; he is presently in his late 30s and is working to revive terrorism in Reasi and nearby areas by activating old cre of terror groups," an official told Republic.

Sources furr said that Reyaz was shot de by unidentified gunmen inside a mosque when he was offering Fajar prayers in Rawalakot city. When he was shot de, ne of his associates were accompanying him as area is considered to be safe for terror commanders and majority of those who crossed over from Jammu and Kashmir reside in same area.

"Reyaz was linked with Lashkar-e-Taiba and was being projected as an activist of Hurriyat in PoJK to gar money from various organisations for so-called cause of 'Jammu Kashmir.' He was behind conspiracy hatched by Lashkar to target Hindus in Dhangri area of Rajouri on eve of New Year," source ded.

In January 2023, seven civilians from Dhangri area of Rajouri were killed in a well-planned attack by terrorists that included five Hindus on January 1 and n two ors in a timer IED blast next day. killers of attack were spotted in multiple camera foot but mand to escape from security forces. Three terrorists have been killed in multiple encounters in Rajouri and Poonch while two terrorists who gave shelter were arrested by National Investigation ncy a week ago.