A fierce encounter is happening between the safety forces and terrorists in Kishtwar (file)
Srinagar:
Two troopers had been killed in motion throughout a fierce gunbattle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar, a senior military officer mentioned.
In a separate encounter in Kathua, troops of the Rising Star Corps shot lifeless two terrorists.
The military in a press release mentioned primarily based on intelligence inputs, a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police was launched in Chatroo at Kishtwar. Contact was established with terrorists at 1530 hours. Within the ensuing firefight, two troopers had been killed in motion, the military mentioned. The operation is happening.
The gunbattle in Kishtwar’s Chatroo started after the safety forces launched an operation within the space. The encounter continues to be happening, the White Knight Corps mentioned in a put up on X.
#IndianArmy#GOC White Knight Corps and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of the #Bravehearts; supply deepest condolences to the households. @NorthernComd_IA@adgpi@SpokespersonMoDpic.twitter.com/MRV4CLBTWE
— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) September 13, 2024
The identical terrorists concerned within the encounter in Kishtwar are linked to a different encounter in Doda in July, when 4 troopers together with an officer had been killed in motion, sources mentioned.
The encounters occurred days earlier than voting in eight meeting segments unfold throughout Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts within the Chenab valley area, together with 16 seats within the south Kashmir districts of Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam on September 18.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to marketing campaign in Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow.
Jammu, Kathua and Samba districts will vote within the second and third phases on September 25 and October 1, respectively.