In recent years, the Pir Panchal region has seen persistent counter-insurgency operations. A recent operation in Rajouri resulted in the death of soldier Ravi Kumar and two militants. Tragically, the operation in Gadole forests claimed the lives of Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish Dhonchak, and DySP Humayun Muzamil Bhat, who left behind a 42-day-old son. The situation in the Pir Panchal range remains challenging, with continued attacks and calls for dialogue to end the violence.
by Faiqa Masoodi SRINAGAR: Humayun Muzamil Bhat, 34, one of the three officers and a soldier killed in the Hallpora Gadole forests of Kokernag had made a call to his wife asking her to take care of their 42-day-old son, informed sources said.