Indian forces capture Pakistani terrorist Usman Khan alive after hours of gunbattle in Udhampur, J&K

In a big catch, security forces on Wednesday managed to captured a terrorist alive in Udhampur area of Jammu and Kashmir following hours of gunbattle between BSF-Army and terrorists.

According to sources, the arrested terrorist may be linked to the recent attack in Gurdaspur of Punjab. Identified as Usman Khan, the terrorist is believed to hail from Faislabad in Pakistan and is a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative. Sources also said that he came to India last week.

The sources said that at least five terrorists had infiltrated from Gurdaspur. While three of them stayed in Gurdaspur, others came to Jammu and Kashmir to possibly target the Amarnath Yatra. This claim is, however, subject to further investigation.

Meanwhile, sources also said that the Centre had provided specific inputs since May about attacks on highways in Jammu and Kashmir.

The terrorist, who was caught alive, earlier reportedly took three people hostage near Narsoo area of Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir.

Reacting to the development, former J&K chief minister and Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad congratulated the security forces and termed the catch as a "big achievement". He said, "I congratulate the forces. Arresting a terrorist alive is a big thing...Pakistan has been exposed completely."

After hours of gunbattle between the forces and terrorists following an attack on a BSF convoy, one terrorist was caught alive while another was killed on Wednesday in Udhampur area of Jammu and Kashmir.

This came after terrorists ambushed a BSF convoy, killing at least two personnel and injuring eight others. A terrorist was also killed in the gunbattle.

Sources said that the Union Home Ministry had earlier issued an advisory to Jammu and Kashmir Police, warning them of a likely attack. The advisory had said that the patch between Banihal and Jammu is vulnerable.