Big Win for Forces in Pulwama Encounter: All 3 Terrorists Eliminated

All three trapped terrorists were eliminated by the security forces after an encounter broke out at Nadir village of Tral, located in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district early Thursday. The joint operation, involving the Special Operations Group (SoG) of Awantipora and the Indian Army, was launched following specific intelligence inputs provided by the intelligences agencies.

“Suspicious activity was observed by vigilant troops and on being challenged, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce gunfight ensued,” the Indian Army said in a statement.

The security forces sealed all the entry and exit points to prevent the terrorists from escaping.

“The operation is still underway and it will take some more time to identify the terrorists and sanitise the area,” the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir told the media. He also stated that in the past 48 hours, the security forces have neutralised six terrorists in the valley.

Massive Search Operations in Reasi

The security forces have also launched a massive search operations in Bhaga area of Reasi district after the locals reported some suspected movement.

BSF DG To Hold Key Security Meet

Meanwhile, Director General of the Border Security Force Daljit Singh Chaudhary arrived in Jammu to hold security assessment meeting at BSF headquarters. He will review anti-infiltration grid on the border and BSF operations in the hinterland.

Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu too will visit Jammu & Kashmir to review the security of the airports. The senior officials of police, intelligence agencies, CISF and other agencies to remain present.

Anti-Terror Operations in Samba

Besides Pulwama and Reasi, a massive anti-terror operation has been launched in Ratanpur area of Samba after two locals spotted two-three suspected terrorists in the area. Suspected terrorists were wearing army fatigue and have asked for water from the two women near a well. Jammu and Kashmir Police, Indian Army and Special Operations Group (SOG) are conducting searches in the area. The area where operations are being conducted is a traditional infiltration route of terrorists from Pakistan to upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir. “I was at the well when he came to me and asked for water. His face was covered and he was wearing Army uniform; he was also carrying a bag pack,”one of the women who alerted the forces said.