NEW DELHI: One terrorist was neutralized in an encounter by the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara. An army jawan was injured in exchange of fire.
Indian Army’s Chinar Corps in a post on X said that one terrorist was eliminated and an NCO was injured during a joint operation launched on specific input regarding presence of terrorists.
“Based on specific input regarding presence of terrorists in general area Kowut, Kupwara, a Joint Search Operation was launched by Indian Army and J&K Police on days leading upto 23 July 24.On 24 July, suspicious movement was observed and challenged by vigilant troops, in response to which terrorists opened indiscriminate fire. In the ensuing firefight, one terrorist was eliminated and an NCO was injured. Operation is in progress,” said Chinar Corps, Indian Army.
Indian Army’s Chinar Corps in a post on X said that one terrorist was eliminated and an NCO was injured during a joint operation launched on specific input regarding presence of terrorists.
“Based on specific input regarding presence of terrorists in general area Kowut, Kupwara, a Joint Search Operation was launched by Indian Army and J&K Police on days leading upto 23 July 24.On 24 July, suspicious movement was observed and challenged by vigilant troops, in response to which terrorists opened indiscriminate fire. In the ensuing firefight, one terrorist was eliminated and an NCO was injured. Operation is in progress,” said Chinar Corps, Indian Army.
Earlier on Tuesday, one Army soldier was martyred in Battal area of KG sector in Mendhar Tehsil of Poonch District where the Army foiled an infiltration bid.
Meanwhile, the Indian Army has deployed more than 4,000 soldiers including the elite Para Commandos and those trained in mountain warfare in the hilly areas of Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Reasi and Kathua districts of Jammu division in the wake of recent terror attacks.