NEW DELHI: One terrorist was neutralized in an encounter by security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara, during which an Army jawan was injured.
Indian Army’s Chinar Corps stated on social media platform X that one terrorist was eliminated, and a non-commissioned officer (NCO) was injured during a joint operation based on specific intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists.
“Based on specific input regarding the presence of terrorists in the general area of Kowut, Kupwara, a Joint Search Operation was launched by the Indian Army and J&K Police on the days leading up to July 23, 2024. On July 24, suspicious movement was observed and challenged by vigilant troops, leading to indiscriminate firing by the terrorists. In the ensuing firefight, one terrorist was eliminated, and an NCO was injured. The operation is still in progress,” stated Chinar Corps, Indian Army.
Earlier on Tuesday, an Army soldier was martyred in the Battal area of KG sector in Mendhar Tehsil of Poonch district, where the Army foiled an infiltration bid.
In response to recent terror attacks, the Indian Army has deployed more than 4,000 soldiers, including elite Para Commandos and those trained in mountain warfare, in the hilly areas of Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Reasi, and Kathua districts of the Jammu division.
