Terrorist gunned down: A terrorist was killed in an encounter that broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kashmir’s Rajouri district. The encounter took place in a cordon and search operation in the area. Reports said the firing had stopped when this report was filed but the search operation was still underway.
Officials told reporters that the gunfight erupted in Dassal Mehari village area in Rajouri. Giving details, he said security forces launched a massive cordon and search operation in the forest belt of Rajouri district in J&K following specific input. A gunfight broke out after midnight during the search operations.
Joint operation by Army and JKP
“In a joint operation by Indian Army in coordination with JKP, the intelligence-based ambushes noticed a suspicious movement in forest area of Dassal Gujran (near Rajouri) on the night of 01/02 June 2023. On being challenged by our troops, they were fired upon which was retaliated by our troops. Sporadic firing continued through out the night,” the Army said in a statement.
“Search operations were launched on first light by joint team of Indian Army and JKP,” the Army said.
Confirming the incident, ADGP Mukesh Singh told reporters that the encounter was underway.
Two terrorists arrested
On Thursday, security forces arrested two terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession, police said.
During a search of the duo, two Chinese pistols, two magazines and 15 pistol rounds were recovered. They were immediately taken into custody, the spokesperson said.
Those arrested were identified as Suhail Gulzar of Frestihar Kreeri and Waseem Ahmad Pata of Hudipora Rafiabad. Both are militant associates of LeT, he said. A case has been registered against them under the Arms Act and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and an investigation is underway, he said.
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