A major anti-terrorist operation is underway in the Pirpanjal mountains of the Yousmarg area after a fierce gun battle between the holed-up terrorists and security forces.
Police confirmed that the exchange of gunfire with hiding terrorists and counter-terror operations is underway.
The encounter broke out following an operation launched by police and security forces in the treacherous mountains. Police confirmed that the exchange of gunfire with hiding terrorists and counter-terror operations is underway. “We have launched an operation in the area.
There was an exchange of firing. Last week, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat, visited the area where police have set up high altitude jungle warfare units to track down terrorists who are believed to be well-trained in jungle warfare and suspected to be well-entrenched in the Pirpanjal mountains. Security forces continue relentless operations across Jammu and Kashmir.
After two terror incidents in July, a massive crackdown was launched across Kashmir, and more than 3,000 suspects were arrested.
At least two terrorists, believed to be foreigners, are hiding in the cordoned area, according to a senior police officer. The operation is underway,”‘ said a senior police officer.
