An encounter between government forces and terrorists broke out in the Sinoo area of Gandoh in Doda district. Reports indicate that 3–4 terrorists are trapped as the forces engage them. Security forces continue their operation, with the situation being closely monitored.
The gunfight continued for about an hour, however, no casualties were reported. This latest incident strife comes weeks after violence in Jiribam which displaced over 200 people to relief camps and hundreds of others took refuge in the nearby Cachar district of Assam.
The gunfight broke out after security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Aragam area of the district on Sunday night following information about the presence of terrorists there.
Some of the hostage-takers were convicted of terrorism charges and were allegedly linked to ISIS, which took responsibility for the Moscow concert hall attack that killed 145 people in March. They wanted to negotiate their free passage out of the prison, but were eliminated by the Russian forces.
Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed a number of terrorist attacks recently. In the latest intel received by the security forces, the terrorists are planning fidayeen attacks on security forces.
Out of total nine Naxalites arrested in the joint operations, eight were arrested from different locations under Usoor police station area while one was arrested under Naimed police station limits.
Five of the apprehended Naxalites were involved in targeting a police vehicle using an IED last month. Two police personnel traveling in the vehicle had narrowly escaped the blast.
Chhattisgarh: The official said that of the surrendered, woman cadre Vetti Mase (42) was active as a member of platoon no. 24 under the Malangir area committee of Maoists and carried a reward of Rs 2 lakh.
The face-offs between the security forces and Naxalites have significantly increased recently. Dozens of Naxalites have been neutralised in multiple operations, while many others have been apprehended.
The encounter started after the police received intelligence regarding the presence of two terrorists. A joint operation has been launched by the Army, CRPF and the Jammu and Kashmir police.
In response to the incident, additional reinforcements have been rushed to the spot, and search operations to locate the hiding terrorists have intensified. Security forces remain on high alert in the area as efforts continue to track down the perpetrators.
Along with the deceased insurgents, automatic weapons such as LMGs have been seized from the encounter site. Police parties are still present in the jungles, with search operations ongoing in the area.
The marches were conducted by the district police and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in various districts, including Ganderbal, Baramulla, Pulwama, Kulgam, Sopore, Shopian, Bandipora and Budgam, officials said.
As per the BSF, this successful operation highlights the relentless efforts of the security forces in combating Naxal insurgency in the region.
During the encounter, the police successfully seized two weapons along with a substantial quantity of ammunition from the Naxalites. The operation signifies a significant blow to the insurgent group's activities in the region.
The search operation has been launched following the encounter in Chhattisgarh's Kanker district. The security forces also recovered the body of a Naxalite and an AK-47 rifle during the search operation.
Dantewada: The uncovering of the tunnel and the subsequent events underscored the complex and challenging nature of counterinsurgency operations in Naxal-affected regions. The security forces continued to adapt their strategies to counter the evolving tactics employed by the Naxalites.
The confrontation took place during a faceoff between security forces and Maoist insurgents in Chhattisgarh.
Security forces in the wake of recent terror attacks in the valley are planning to launch a massive counter-terror operation to target terrorists and thwart Pakistan's attempt to increase terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
Encounter in J-K: According to officials, the encounter is underway in the Chotigam area and police, Army, as well as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel are on the spot.
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