Jammu And Kashmir: 3 Terrorists Believed To Be Killed In Encounter Along LoC In Kupwara

Security forces launched separate operations in the Machhal and Tangdhar areas on Wednesday following inputs from intelligence.

Security forces launched separate operations in the Machhal and Tangdhar areas on Wednesday following inputs from intelligence. Representational Image.

Source : PTI

Encounters In J&K: The Army said on Thursday that at least three terrorists are believed to have been killed in two separate anti-infiltration operations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.

This comes after security forces launched separate operations in the Machhal and Tangdhar areas on Wednesday following intelligence inputs. Out of the three terrorists neutralised, two were killed in Machhal area and one in Tangdhar area.   

The army's Srinagar-based Chinar Corps took to X and said, "Based on intelligence inputs with respect to likely infiltration bids, a joint operation was launched by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police on the intervening night of August 28 and 29 in the general area Machhal, Kupwara."

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"Suspicious movement was observed in bad weather and was engaged with effective firing by troops; two terrorists are likely to have been neutralised," it said. The army said another terrorist is believed to have been killed in an operation along the LoC in the Tangdhar area.

"Based on intelligence inputs regarding likely infiltration bids, a joint anti-infiltration operation was launched by the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police on the intervening night of August 28 and 29 in general area Tangdhar, Kupwara," it said on X. "One terrorist is likely to have been neutralised," the army said. Both the operations were in progress when last reports were received.

The officials have said that search operations along the LOC have been hampered by heavy rain amid inclement weather. Once the weather improves operation in the area will continue, officials further stated.

(With Inputs from Asif Qureshi)