SRINAGAR: A terrorist was neutralized, while a police officer sustained injuries during an ongoing armed confrontation between security personnel and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday.
The exchange of fire erupted in Kupwara district of the Union Territory, where security forces had launched a cordon and sweep operation in Krumhoora village of Zachaldara after receiving intelligence on the presence of terrorists in the vicinity.
โAs security units advanced toward the suspected hideout, the terrorists opened fire, leading to a gun battle, that is currently under progress,โ officials reported.
According to sources, two to three terrorists are believed to be cornered within the restricted perimeter, with all possible escape routes being sealed off to prevent their movement.
The search mission escalated into a firefight when the terrorists initiated gunfire at the approaching forces.
A joint contingent comprising personnel from the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Special Operations Group (SOG) launched a coordinated counteroffensive to neutralize the threat.
Meanwhile, additional forces were dispatched to reinforce the operation, and civilians in the area were urged to remain indoors and avoid movement near the encounter site for their safety.
