LeT commander Moosa used honey to treat bullet wounds while in J&K forest hideout
Lashkar-e-Taiba operative Mohammad Asif, also known as Hashim Moosa, applied pure honey to his bullet injuries while evading authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s forests.
According to security officials, Mohammad Asif, a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander who also goes by the name Hashim Moosa, resorted to applying pure honey to his bullet wounds while hiding in the forests of Jammu and Kashmir. The honey was reportedly used for its antiseptic properties as the militant evaded capture. This revelation comes shortly after the Indian Army eliminated the group’s chief operational commander in a high-altitude operation near Yousmarg in Budgam district.
Authorities also note that Moosa is thought to be a former member of Pakistan’s elite Special Services Group. The use of traditional remedies underscores the challenges faced by security forces in tracking and confronting insurgents who adopt unconventional survival tactics. The episode adds another layer to the ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the volatile region.
Why it matters
It shows how insurgents use unconventional methods to survive, complicating counter-terrorism operations in a volatile region.
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