A fierce gunfight is underway between the security forces and alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in Anantnag district of south Kashmir which has now lasted for more than 48 hours now. Till now at least four security personnel have lost their lives and four terrorists have been killed. Atleast two terrorists are said to be trapped in the forest.
HERE IS WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR
- The security forces are using drones for attacks on the hideout of terrorists in the Kokernag area. Terrorists have been cornered in one hideout. The contact was established with terrorists at 11 am. The cordon of security forces has been readjusted.
- On Friday another security personnel laid down his life taking the count to four. The identity is yet to be revealed.
- DySP Muhammad Hamayun Muzamil Bhat and Colonel Manpreet Singh were laid to rest on Thursday. Major Ashish Dhonack was cremated on Friday with full state honours.
- In Jammu, anti-Pakistan protests were held on Thursday in various parts of the city against the killing of four security personnel by LeT terrorists.
- The Army and the police launched a joint search operation to hunt down the terrorists late at night on Tuesday. The fierce gunfight broke out in the early hours of Wednesday.
- Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish Dhonak and Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police Humayun Bhat have laid their lives in the by Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists.
- On Wednesday (September 13) a fierce encounter with terrorists in the Kokernag area of the Anantnag district started.
A blast at the terrorists hideout during the ongoing encounter at Kokernag area, in Anantnag district
ALSO READ: Indian Army uses Heron drones to destroy terrorists in Anantnag: Know about Israel-made deadly weapon
Latest India News
