A gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, just hours after the Indian Army foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Baramulla district, killing two terrorists.
Officials said that security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Tangmarg area of Kulgam following intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the region.
“As the security forces approached the location where the terrorists were hiding, they opened fire, triggering an encounter. The gunfight is currently underway, and additional reinforcements have been rushed to the area to prevent any escape,” a senior official said.
Earlier in the day, the Army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on X that “approximately 2–3 terrorists attempted to infiltrate through the general area of Sarjeevan at Uri Nala, Baramulla,” and that “alert troops on the Line of Control (LC) challenged and intercepted them, leading to a firefight.”
The encounter in Kulgam and the infiltration bid in Baramulla come a day after Pakistan-sponsored terrorists carried out a brutal attack in a meadow near Pahalgam in Anantnag district, killing 26 civilians.
Among the victims were a Navy officer, who had recently married on April 16, and an Intelligence Bureau officer.
Eyewitnesses reported that a local resident, identified as Adil, attempted to confront the terrorists in a courageous effort to save the tourists. He tried to snatch a weapon from one of the attackers and was shot dead in the process.
A massive anti-terror operation is currently underway in the Baisaran meadow area, where the massacre took place. The operation is being supported by drones, helicopters, and other advanced electronic surveillance tools to trace and neutralize the terrorists.
Security forces have also released sketches of the suspects believed to be involved in the attack.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited the Baisaran meadow to assess the ongoing counter-terror operation. His visit to the site was seen as a strong message that the country is resolute in seeking justice for the victims.
Shah also met with the families of the slain and injured tourists, assuring them that the perpetrators, as well as those who orchestrated the attack, would be brought to justice.
Later, the Home Minister returned to New Delhi to brief Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attend a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by the Prime Minister.
-IANS
from National https://ift.tt/kgvHKB1