People’s support must in wiping out militancy: Lt Gen Roy

He also assured them full co-operation and assistance by the security forces and appreciated the efforts made by people of Surankote for maintaining peace and harmony.

Roy complimented Romeo Force and SOG who participated in the successful operation conducted in Muri Marha forest area of Surankote Tehsil,in which three hardcore top LeT ultras were killed on November 25 and a cache of arms and ammunition was recovered.

“This operation was a fine example of bravery and tactical acumen displayed by troops in extremely inhospitable terrain which makes the conduct of such operations extremely difficult and challenging,” he said,adding the killing of the three militants was a major blow to the ultras.

In past eight months,the Romeo Force has done a commendable job in eliminating militancy from the area and bringing life to near normal,he said.