Encounter Breaks Out Between Security Forces And Terrorists In J&K's Kupwara

Earlier today, the security forces foiled an infiltration bid by effectively engaging infiltrating terrorists with effective fire in the Battal sector of Poonch district.

An anti-terrorism operation is underway in the Lolab area of Kupwara. (Picture for representation)

Source : PTI

The security forces launched an anti-terrorism operation in the Lolab area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, police said on Tuesday.

"Security forces have established contact with terrorists near Trimukha Top, Lolab, Kupwara. Operation in progress," the Kashmir Zone Police said in a post on 'X'.

It was not yet clear if any casualties have taken place in the initial contact between the security forces and the terrorists. 

Security forces have established contact with #terrorists near Trimukha Top, Lolab, #Kupwara. #Operation in progress.@JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) July 23, 2024

Earlier today, a soldier who was injured as the Army thwarted an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Poonch sucummed to his injuries. The security forces foiled an infiltration bid by effectively engaging infiltrating terrorists with effective fire in the Battal sector at 0300 hours, White Knight Corps said.

"During the exchange of heavy fire, one braveheart has been injured. Operations are continuing," the Corps said.

According to sources, a group of armed terrorists tried to enter into Battal forward area of the Krishnagati belt but alert troops picked up their movement and immediately took action. In the intense firefight, troops forced the terrorists to retreat but a soldier was injured and has been hospitalised, they said, adding there was a loss caused to the terrorists.A search operation has been launched in the area.