This Saturday, an encounter between terrorists and security forces broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. The mid-afternoon clash resulted in the martyrdom of two soldiers and injuries to three others, who were promptly evacuated to a hospital. The hunt for the terrorists hidden deep within the forest continues.
Two Soldiers Martyred, Three Injured
The encounter that began early Saturday afternoon in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district initially saw reports of one soldier being injured. Shortly after, another soldier was reported injured. Both were evacuated to a hospital. The Indian Army later confirmed the martyrdom of two soldiers, while three others sustained injuries. The search continues based on key intelligence inputs just prior to the encounter.
Intelligence-led Operation Ongoing
The army had issued a statement before the encounter in Anantnag, revealing that a joint operation was launched by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF in the Kokernag area based on specific intelligence. This operation saw an encounter with terrorists, leading to injuries among the security personnel, who have since been evacuated. The operation is still in progress.
Cordon and Search Operation Underway
Reports confirmed an encounter took place Saturday afternoon in the Anantnag district of South Kashmir. Police relayed that actionable intelligence on terrorist presence was received, prompting security forces to initiate a cordon and search operation in the Ahlaan Gadoule area of Kokernag.
Jaish-e-Mohammed Terrorists Involved in Encounter
The encounter unfolding in the Ahlaan area of the Gagarmandu forest in South Kashmir's Anantnag district involves heavily-armed terrorists from Jaish-e-Mohammed. The operation remains active as forces engage the hidden terrorists within the forest.
Source: aajtak
Initial reports indicated one soldier was injured and evacuated to the 92 Base Army Hospital. Another soldier was later reported injured, followed by the tragic martyrdom of two soldiers. The terrorists fled into the dense forest, prompting an extensive search ongoing. Security forces are engaged in a standoff with Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, believed to have entered South Kashmir from Doda.
