Security forces eliminate one terrorist in J&K’s Bandipora
THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK Srinagar, June 17: Officials reported that a terrorist was killed on Monday during an encounter with security…
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THE JHARKHAND STORY DESK
Srinagar, June 17: Officials reported that a terrorist was killed on Monday during an encounter with security forces in the Bandipora district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Following information regarding the presence of terrorists in the Aragam area of the district on Sunday night, security personnel started a cordon and search operation, resulting in the gunfight, they stated.
The Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the army reported that one terrorist has been eliminated. The operation was ongoing at the time of the latest updates.
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“Based on specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists, a joint operation was launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police on the intervening night of June 16-17 in the general area of Gurihajin, Aragam Bandipora; one terrorist eliminated, operation in progress,” the Chinar Corps stated in a post on X.
OP GURIHAJIN, #Bandipora
Based on specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists, a Joint Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice on the intervening night of 16-17 Jun 24 in general area of Gurihajin, Aragam Bandipora; one terrorist eliminated,… pic.twitter.com/DlZDV9rdNk
— Chinar Corps🍁 – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) June 17, 2024
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According to officials, the exchange of gunfire began when terrorists opened fire on security personnel. They added that the identity of the deceased terrorist has not yet been determined.
