Villagers beat Lashkar commander recruiting youth

Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Rizwan Hanif was beaten and chased away by villagers in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir for attempting to recruit local youth. Hanif, associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliate Jammu and Kashmir United Mujahideen, was reportedly trying to radicalize children. Villagers confronted him, leading to a physical altercation and his expulsion from Kuiyan village. The incident follows India's "Operation Sindoor" against Lashkar-e-Taiba, increasing local vigilance against terrorist groups and a growing demand for basic amenities over militant activities.