J&K: Operation Trashi enters day 2, security forces intensify search to neutralise terrorists

Search operations are continuing in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar as security forces launched Operation Trashi in the region to flush out terrorists hiding in the area. In an intense gunfight on Thursday, two terrorists were killed and an Army jawan was martyred.

 

According to the Army, intense gunfight broke out between terrorists and armed forces in the Chhatru area of Kishtwar district during the early hours of Thursday. Terrorists opened fire at security forces while they were conducting a combing operation in the region based on intelligence inputs that terrorists were hiding in the area. Additional forces were deployed to neutralise the terrorists.

 

As per initial reports, at least four terrorists were hiding in the area and two of them were killed in the joint operation carried out by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). 

 

An Army jawan suffered grievous injuries in the exchange of fire and he succumbed. White Knight Corps, in a post on X, said, "One of our brave soldiers, who was seriously wounded in the encounter, has unfortunately passed away despite all medical efforts." 

 

Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir police chief Nalin Prabhat visited the encounter site and reviewed the operation. He visited Singhpora-Chatroo area and assessed the ground situation with other senior officials.

 

The DGP held detailed discussions with senior officers from the police, Army and paramilitary forces leading the operation in the dense forested terrain, and lauded the efforts of security personnel, PTI reported.

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