Baramulla/Kishtwar: The situation in Jammu and Kashmir remains tense as encounters between terrorists and security forces continue in multiple regions.
Baramulla: Ongoing Encounter in Chak Tapper Kreeri Pattan
The encounter in the Chak Tapper Kreeri Pattan area of Baramulla, which began on the night of September 13-14, is still ongoing. Acting on specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, in collaboration with the Indian Army, launched a joint operation. The firefight erupted in the Pattan area of North Kashmir, and security forces are actively engaged in neutralizing the threats.
Kishtwar: Two Soldiers Martyred in Fierce Gunbattle
In a tragic turn of events, two Indian Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were martyred, and two others were injured in an encounter with terrorists in the upper reaches of Kishtwar district. The encounter took place in the Naidgham area of the Chhatroo region on Friday. The martyred soldiers have been identified as JCO Naib Subedar Vipan Kumar and Sepoy Arvind Singh.
The operation was initiated based on secret intelligence inputs, leading to a cordon-and-search operation in the Naidgham area. During the search, terrorists opened fire, resulting in injuries to four soldiers. Despite immediate medical attention, two soldiers succumbed to their injuries.
Recent Operations and Security Measures
This encounter in Kishtwar follows closely on the heels of another operation in Basantgarh, Udhampur district, where two Pakistani terrorists from the Jaish-e-Mohammed organization were killed. These incidents come just days before the first phase of voting for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, scheduled for September 18. In light of these events, security forces have been put on high alert to prevent any disruptions.
The ongoing operations highlight the persistent threat of terrorism in the region and the relentless efforts of the security forces to maintain peace and security.
