Jammu and Kashmir Police have announced a cash reward of ₹15 lakh for information leading to the capture of three terrorists responsible for the killing of four Indian Army soldiers in Doda. The police released sketches of the suspects on Saturday, appealing to the public for assistance in apprehending them.
The encounter that claimed the lives of Captain Brijesh Thapa, Naik D Rajesh, Sepoy Bijendra, and Sepoy Ajay occurred on July 16. The police have placed a ₹5 lakh reward on each of the three terrorists. A police spokesperson urged the public to come forward with any information they may have about the terrorists, assuring them that their identities would be kept confidential.
To facilitate communication, the police have provided a list of contact numbers: Doda SSP 9541904201, SP (HQ) 9797649362 and 9541904202, SP (operations) 9541904203, deputy SP DAR Doda 9541904205, deputy SP headquarters 9541904207, Doda station house officer 9419163516, 9541904211, Dessa SHO 8082383906, Bagla Bharat police post in-charge 7051484314 and 9541904249, PCR Doda 01996233530, 7298923100, 9469365174 and 9103317361.
Captain Brijesh Thapa’s father expressed immense pride in his son’s service, stating that his son had performed his duties sincerely in a risky operation. Brijesh, a third-generation Army officer, had harbored a desire to join the Indian Army since childhood. Despite being a qualified engineer, he chose to pursue his passion for military service.
The Doda region in Jammu has witnessed a surge in terror incidents since June, prompting security agencies to believe that Pakistan-based terror handlers are attempting to revive terrorism in the hilly district. Besides the fatal encounter in Dessa forest, at least 10 security personnel have been injured in separate terror attacks between June 12 and July 18. Three terrorists were killed in a day-long operation in the Gandoh area on June 26.
