2 terrorists gunned down, 2 soldiers injured in encounter in J&K’s Baramulla

Two terrorists were gunned down and two soldiers were injured during an encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Sopore area of J&K’s Baramulla district.

 

 

The encounter between terrorists and security forces broke out in the Sopore area of Baramulla District on Thursday evening. After the night’s lull, fresh firing began on Friday morning.

 

 

In the ensuing encounter, 02 #terrorists have been neutralized . Identification & affiliation being ascertained. 

#Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition recovered. Further details shall follow, Kashmir zone Police posted on X. An #encounter has started at Check Mohalla Nowpora in the area of PD #Sopore. Police & security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow, Kashmir Zone Police posted on X earlier.

 

 

The injured army personnel have been shifted to a hospital for specialised treatment.

 

 

Earlier, the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a joint search operation in Uri, Baramulla on Thursday and one suspected individual was apprehended.

 

 

The search operation was launched based on specific inputs from intelligence agencies, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps said.

 

 

The security forces also recovered one pistol and other war-like stores.

 

 

"Based on specific inputs from intelligence agencies, a Joint Search Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice today in Uri, Baramulla. One suspected individual has been apprehended along with recovery of 01xPistol & other war-like stores," the Chinar Corps, Indian Army stated in a post on X.