Terrorist killed, soldier injured in encounter in J&K's Kupwara

An unidentified terrorist was killed, and a soldier injured in an overnight encounter in Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir, the Army reported on Wednesday. Following specific intelligence about terrorist presence in Kowut, Kupwara, a joint searc...

By PTI | Updated: Jul 24, 2024, 12.50 PM IST

Search Op by Indian Army and J&K Police continue, one terrorist neutralised in Kupwara

An unidentified terrorist was killed and a soldier injured in an overnight encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, the Army said on Wednesday. "Based on specific input regarding presence of terrorists in general area Kowut, Kupwara, a Joint Search Operation was launched by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice on days leading up to 23 July 24," the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on X.

It said suspicious movement was noticed on Tuesday and the suspects were challenged by vigilant troops. In response, terrorists opened indiscriminate fire, leading to a gunbattle.

"In the ensuing fire fight one terrorist has been eliminated and a NCO injured. Operation is in progress," the Army added.

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