A search operation is underway in the forest area of Kokernag in Anantnag district where an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists on September 13 (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2023-09-18 12:44 PM IST
Compiled by : ronak mastakar
The Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police resumed operations on the sixth consecutive day against terrorists "holed up" in the forest area of the Gadole in the Kokernag area of Anantnag district
Earlier on Saturday (September 16), a terrorist was killed by security forces in an encounter in the Uri town of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district on Saturday, police said
In a post on the social media handle X, Kashmir Zone Police said, "One terrorist killed. Search going on. Further details shall follow"
As per officials, 2-3 terrorists are believed to be engaging security forces in the hilly terrain of Anantnag district
Sharing the statement of Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar, Kashmir Zone Police posted on micro-blogging site X a day ago, "Rtd Police/Army officers should avoid the "Ambush Hypothesis". It is a specific input based ops. Ops are in progress, and all 2-3 trapped terrorists will be neutralised"
