Encounter under way between security forces, terrorists in J&K’s Baramulla district

BARAMULLA (Jammu and Kashmir): An encounter is under way between terrorists and security forces in the Chak Taper Kreeri Pattan area of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. The encounter broke out on the intervening night of September 13-14 in the general area of Chak Tapar Kreeri, Baramulla.

“Based on specific intelligence input regarding the presence of terrorists, a joint operation was launched by Indian Army and J&K Police on the intervening night of 13-14 September in general area Chak Tapar Kreeri, Baramulla. Contact was established and firefight ensued”, Chinar Corps-Indian Army posted on X. The operation is under way, officials said.

OP CHAK TAPAR, #Baramulla

Based on specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists, a Joint Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice on the intervening night of 13-14 Sep 24 in general area Chak Tapar Kreeri, Baramulla. Contact was established and… pic.twitter.com/JeUGEUt8VV

— Chinar Corps???? – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) September 14, 2024

On Friday, two army soldiers were killed in a gunbattle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. The White Knight Corps confirmed the news on X, along with pictures of the soldiers. “GOC White Knight Corps and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of the Bravehearts; offer deepest condolences to the families”, the White Knight Corps wrote on X.

Two other Army soldiers were also injured in the encounter and are undergoing treatment. Security has been heightened in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar following the encounter between security forces and terrorists in the upper reaches of Naidgham village. (ANI)