India

Gunfight Erupts Between Security Forces And Terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar

On Sunday, a gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar. The exchanges occurred in the Paddar Batam Bridge area, where a search operation is currently ongoing.

Meanwhile, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and all ranks of the Indian Army paid tribute to Havildar Dipak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma. They were killed in action in Anantnag.

On Saturday, a fierce encounter in the Ahlan Gandole area of Kokernag in Anantnag district resulted in the deaths of two soldiers. Five others, including three soldiers and two civilians, were injured. The Army is investigating the terror connections of the injured civilians.

Also Read:Haryana BJP Expels Ex-Delhi Minister Sandeep Kumar Hours After Joining

The Army released a statement detailing the Kokernag gunfight: “It had been earlier confirmed through human and electronic means on 05 August 2024 that terrorists responsible for atrocities in the Doda region in July 2024 had crossed the Kishtwar range into the Kapran Garol area in South Kashmir. Rashtriya Rifles and J&K Police have relentlessly tracked these terrorists, launching precise operations on the night of 09 & 10 August 2024 in the mountains east of Kapran, where the terrorists were reportedly holed up.”

The statement continued, “Suspicious movement was observed at approximately 1400 hours on 10 August. On being challenged, terrorists responded with indiscriminate and reckless firing, injuring two Army personnel and two civilians in the vicinity. The terror antecedents of the injured civilians are being ascertained.”

The encounter took place in a high-altitude area above 10,000 feet. “The security forces are in the process of hunting down the terrorists,” the Army confirmed.

Shibra Arshad

Recent Posts

JP Nadda Slams Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Match-Fixing’ Claims As ‘Desperation Of Losing’ Polls

Rahul Gandhi's opinion piece appeared in a national daily and sparked political uproar. Opposition parties…

2 hours ago

Poverty In India Reduced Via Tangible Boost In Household Living Standards, Incomes

In 2022–23, poverty under the revised $3.00 line stood at just 5.25 per cent in…

3 hours ago

Chhattisgarh: Seven Maoists Killed In Indravati National Park Operation

Five Maoists were killed in two separate encounters with security forces in Chhattisgarh’s Bijapur district,…

3 hours ago

Carney Invites Modi To G7 Summit, Highlights India’s Global Supply Chain Role

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the most populous country, with the fifth-largest economy, must…

4 hours ago

RBI Frontloads Rate Cuts To Boost Growth Amid Low Inflation: Crisil

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has frontloaded its rate cuts to support economic growth,…

4 hours ago

PM Modi Urges Global Action On Coastal Resilience At Nice Summit

PM Narendra Modi on Saturday called for urgent global action to build infrastructure that can…

4 hours ago