Jammu-Kashmir: 1 Terrorist Killed In Sopore After Attack On Police Checkpoint

Jammu and Kashmir police reported that security forces initiated a search operation after a brief exchange of gunfire. The area has been cordoned off, and the search is currently underway.

Representational Image | A terrorist was killed during a shootout with security forces in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir.

Source : PTI Images

A shootout broke out in the Rafiabad area of Sopore in the Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. During the incident, one terrorist was killed in a joint operation by Sopore Police and 32RR. Terrorists have attacked a police checkpoint in Watergam Rafiabad, opening fire on the officers. 

Jammu and Kashmir police stated that security forces launched a search operation after the brief exchange of fire. The area has been cordoned off and the search operation is going on.

In a post on 'X' Jammu and Kashmir police said, "Exchange of fire at Watergam area of #Sopore. Alert security forces retaliated. Area #cordoned off. Searches underway. Further details shall follow."

Exchange of fire at Watergam area of #Sopore. Alert security forces retaliated. Area #cordoned off. Searches underway. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 24, 2024

More details are awaited.

Terrorist Killed In Kupwara's Kowut

On July 24, another terrorist attack was reported in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir where a terrorist was killed in a shootout with Army personnel near the Trimukh Top in Kowut.

"On 24 July, suspicious movement was observed and challenged by vigilant troops, in response to which terrorists opened indiscriminate fire. In the ensuing fire fight one terrorist has been eliminated and a NCO injured. Operation is in progress [sic]," the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army posted on X.<

OP KOWUT, #Kupwara

Based on specific input regarding presence of terrorists in general area Kowut, Kupwara, a Joint Search Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice on days leading upto 23 July 24.

On 24 July, suspicious movement was observed and challenged by… pic.twitter.com/0CHyEU59qh

— Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) July 24, 2024

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The shootout started during a search operation by the Army in the Kowut area of Kupwara.