Jammu and Kashmir: One terrorist was killed in a shootout with Army personnel in a major anti-terror operation near Trimukh Top in the Kowut area of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir. Conducted jointly by the Jammu & Kashmir Police and the Indian Army, the operation also left one NCO injured.
Ongoing Search Operation in Kowut
The shootout occurred in the course of a search operation that had been conducted since a few days ago. Security forces deployed on the site reported some suspicious movement on Tuesday and rushed to investigate. The encounter with terrorists began early on Wednesday and subsequently resulted in the neutralization of one militant. The operation is still on as security forces maintain vigil in the region to ensure complete sanitization of the area from any remaining threats.
Terrorist Neutralized in Kupwara
“On 24 July, suspicious movement was observed and challenged by vigilant troops, in response to which terrorists opened indiscriminate fire. In the ensuing fire fight one terrorist has been eliminated and a NCO injured. Operation is in progress ,” the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army posted on X.
In another related incident, a soldier has been critically injured in an operation foiling an infiltration attempt along the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Lance Naik Subhash Chander was engaged in a fierce exchange of gunfire with terrorists in the Battal area of KG Sector Mendhar Poonch. He was rushed to the nearby hospital, where Lance Naik Subhash Chander succumbed to his injuries later in the evening.
Soldier Martyred in Separate Incident
These incidents underline the persisting threats from terrorist elements in this region and continuing efforts on the part of security forces to maintain peace and stability. This Kupwara operation underlines vigilance and dedication on the part of the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police in identifying and neutralizing threats. Lance Naik Subhash Chander’s sacrifice is a grim reminder of what the security personnel have been going through since their relentless fight against terrorism.
The local population has been advised to be on their guard and keeping a close lookout for any further anomalies, submitting such information to the authorities. On the whole, security has been beefed up in the area with additional patrols and search operations to ensure that no further infiltration attempts or terrorist activities are allowed to slip through.
These operations have largely been hailed as an instance of the valor and dedication of the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police. Their efforts have played a significant role in securing the region and ensuring the safety of people within it. As the operations go on, eradication of terrorism and restoring normalcy in the affected areas remains the aim.