Altaf Kachroo
Altaf Ahmad Dar (died 29 August, 2018), chiefly known as Altaf Kachroo was a commander of pro-Kashmiri Insurgent organization Hizbul Mujahideen in Indian administered region Kashmir Valley. He was listed under the A++ category, referes to as most wanted, by the Ministry of Home Affairs. 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.
Altaf was accused for executing multiple attacks against civilians and armed personnels in Jammu and Kashmir's south districts Kulgam and Anantnag. The Jammu and Kashmir police stated that he was the "most important commander" and was involved in a series of crimes.
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".
Altaf was a Science graduate student who was initially working for rebels 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 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 had been actively involved in several crimes committed against government forces until his death. His mother held security forces responsible for pushing him towards rebellion outfit, citing "he could not bear repeated harassment and arrests". The authorities then imposed curfew and suspended Internet and train services to prevent further clashes and protests.
Altaf was accused for executing multiple attacks against civilians and armed personnels in Jammu and Kashmir's south districts Kulgam and Anantnag. The Jammu and Kashmir police stated that he was the "most important commander" and was involved in a series of crimes.
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".
Altaf was a Science graduate student who was initially working for rebels 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 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 had been actively involved in several crimes committed against government forces until his death. His mother held security forces responsible for pushing him towards rebellion outfit, citing "he could not bear repeated harassment and arrests". The authorities then imposed curfew and suspended Internet and train services to prevent further clashes and protests.
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