Gunfight breaks out in J&K’s Poonch
Firing exchanges took place between the security forces and the terrorists overnight in J&K's Poonch district, officials said.
Firing exchanges took place between the security forces and the terrorists overnight in J&K's Poonch district, officials said.
A search operation is underway in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir after an exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces on August 28, officials said.
The White Knight Corps of the Army confirming the casualty on X said that Captain Deepak Singh was injured while leading the search party and succumbed to his wounds.
An army soldier was injured on Monday when terrorists fired at a newly set up army camp in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district, officials said.
Officials said the attack at the camp came at about 2 am. This was followed by a brief encounter but the terrorists managed to escape.
Two AK rifles and other arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter spot.
The desperate plan of terrorist organisations to revive terrorism in Rajouri and Reasi Districts suffered a major setback when Indian Army and J&K Police jointly carried out search operations in the forested areas of Khawas Tehsil in Rajouri District.
The DGP said that well coordinated surveillance systems must be ensured to undo nefarious plans of the enemy. He advised the officers to address all the apprehensions expressed by taking adequate measures in the meeting.
Security forces had three days ago recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in the Mendhar area of the Poonch district.
Parents of the killed terrorists protested outside the police control room and claimed their wards were innocent.
