Encounter breaks out in J-K's Bandipora, two terrorists likely to be trapped
November 12, 2024 12:23 ISTBandipora encounter: Two terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area. The operation is underway.
Bandipora encounter: Two terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area. The operation is underway.
Jammu & Kashmir: A large fire broke out at a grocery shop in J&K's Kupwara at around midnight. The Hamdard-e-Kupwara unit of the Indian Army (41 RR) arrived on the scene and successfully evacuated all residents.
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Three terrorists were killed in a joint anti-infiltration operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, officials said on August 29.
The incident took place on the Tangdhar-Teethwal road in Kupwara. The police said that the bodies of the deceased persons have been retrieved.
On July 27, various photos of Ziaullah, identified as a Pakistani SSG operative, were circulated following the infiltration attempt. Authorities have now released a video of the commando, further confirming his identity and involvement.
Rifleman Mohit Rathour was killed in action in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara while four others, including a captain, were injured on Saturday.
The announcement comes amid rising terror incidents in UT's Jammu region. Earlier today, Pakistan's BAT terrorists fired on the Indian Army's forward post in Machil sector along LoC which led to an extensive gunfire exchange. A terrorist was neutralised, while one soldier also died in action.
The encounter broke out between the Army troops and terrorists in the Macchil sector of Kupwara on Saturday morning, officials said.
The security forces have launched an anti-terrorism operation in the Lolab area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.
The officials said that the encounter started near LoC in the Keran sector of the north Kashmir district. The exchange of firing is going on and further details are awaited.
Security forces including the army, paramilitary forces, and the J-K Police are aggressively fighting terrorists, by destroying their hideouts, and arresting over-ground workers and sympathisers of the terrorists.
The case came to light in 2020 after drugs and cash were confiscated from a car intercepted by the Police in Handwara. The case was taken over by the NIA later whose investigation revealed that funds were raised by selling the narcotics which were, in turn, used for terrorism.
Srinagar experienced a maximum temperature of 35.7 degrees Celsius on Thursday, marking the highest July temperature in 25 years and six degrees above normal. This heatwave exceeded temperatures in major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Bengaluru.
According to the information, the injured people have been rushed to a local hospital. Police have also registered a case and begun an investigation into the incident.
The persons with drugs and explosives were arrested after the security forces got information about their suspected movement. The forces laid down a trap and arrested them while they were searching for purchasers of the drug.
Jammu and Kashmir news: NIA also seized cash in the Handwara narco-terrorism case, involving two proscribed terrorist outfits- Lashkar-e-Taiba and Hizbul Mujahideen.
The residents of Karnah, especially the patients, had to face hardships due to the closure of the Chowkibal-Tangdhar road and adverse weather conditions. The helicopter service has come as a major relief for people, the spokesperson said.
The case is being investigated expeditiously in a comprehensive manner to further unearth the conspiracy regarding the smuggling of arms and ammunition and proscribed material.
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