A terrorist affiliated with the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was gunned down on Thursday throughout an encounter with safety forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, whereas three of his associates stay trapped within the dense Bihali forest of Basantgarh.
The gunfight broke out early within the morning after a joint staff of the Indian Military and J&Okay Police launched an operation primarily based on intelligence inputs concerning the presence of terrorists within the area. In response to officers, the group had been underneath surveillance for almost a 12 months.
“A terrorist has been neutralised within the ongoing joint operation by the Military and Police. The operation continues to be in progress,” a defence spokesperson mentioned.
Regardless of inclement climate and fog, safety forces have intensified their efforts to flush out the remaining terrorists, believed to be hiding close to Karoor nullah. Para commandos are main the search on the bottom, officers added.
Encounter breaks out weeks forward of Amarnath Yatra
The operation comes only a week forward of the annual Amarnath Yatra, heightening safety issues throughout the area.
Inspector basic of police (IGP), Jammu vary, Bhim Sen Tuti, mentioned the contact was made with the terrorists round 8.30 am. “There are 4 terrorists. We’ve been monitoring this group for the final 12 months,” he mentioned, including that extra particulars are anticipated as soon as visibility improves.
Earlier within the day, the Military’s White Knight Corps posted on X, “Primarily based on particular intelligence, a joint operation was launched by the Indian Military and J&Okay Police within the Bihali space of Basantgarh. Contact has been established with terrorists. The operation is presently in progress.”
Individually, a search operation was additionally carried out late Wednesday night time within the Purmandal space of Samba district after experiences of suspicious motion.
Nonetheless, no menace was detected, and the operation concluded with out incident, officers added.
With PTI inputs
