India
Banner Appears in Srinagar Seeking Leads on Four Wanted Terrorists
By PTI
A flex banner was discovered early Sunday, November 8, 2026, on the wall of Pratap Park in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk area. The banner requests information on the whereabouts of four terrorists wanted by security forces. The individuals named are Mohammad Lateef Bhat, who is linked to a July killing of a police officer in Anantnag, and Bilal Ahmad Mir, Mohammad Umar Mir, and Abid Qayoom Lone, all from Baramulla district. Bhat, a resident of Kulgam district in south Kashmir, is believed to be active in the Kashmir Valley, while the other three are thought to be operating from Pakistan‑occupied Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The banner promises a confidential identity for informants and a substantial reward for reliable information. The notice was published at 04:35 pm IST on November 8, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the banner found?
On the wall of Pratap Park in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk area.
Who are the four terrorists named on the banner?
Mohammad Lateef Bhat, Bilal Ahmad Mir, Mohammad Umar Mir, and Abid Qayoom Lone.
What does the banner offer to informants?
A confidential identity and a substantial reward for reliable information.