Jammu and Kashmir: ‘Foreigner’ among 2 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Anantnag
Two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
The encounter broke out near Halkan Gali in the Shangus-Larnoo area of the south Kashmir district.
Of the two terrorists killed, one was a foreigner and the other a local. Their group affiliation was yet to be ascertained, news agency PTI reported citing unnamed officials.
The operation is underway and further details were awaited, the officials said.
Meanwhile, another encounter is underway in the Khanyar area of Srinagar. So far, there are no reports of any casualties on either side, according to officials.
“A cordon and search operation in Khanyar area of district Srinagar has resulted in an exchange of fire. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow,” Kashmir Zone Police posted on X.
Earlier the officials said an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday.
In a post on X, the Indian Army on Saturday said terrorists opened fire on security personnel and escaped into the jungle.
“On 01 November 2024 late evening, suspicious movement was spotted, in gen area Panar of Bandipora, by alert troops. On being challenged, terrorists opened indiscriminate fire and escaped into the jungle. Search Operation underway,” Chinar Corps, Indian Army posted on X.