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Published 13:18 IST, November 10th 2024

BREAKING: 4 Army Jawan Injured in Encounter With Terrorists Who Killed 2 Villagers in J&K's Kishtwar

Three to four Jaish terrorists are reported to be trapped in an ongoing encounter between security forces and militants in the Keshwan area of Kishtwar.

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Three to four Jaish terrorists are reported to be trapped in an ongoing encounter between security forces and militants in the Keshwan area of Kishtwar. | Image: PTI
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Jammu: Three to four Jaish terrorists are trapped in an ongoing encounter between security forces and militants in the Keshwan area of Kishtwar, on Sunday. 

The trapped militants are believed to be part of the group responsible for the recent brutal killings of two village defense guard, which sent shockwaves across the nation. 

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Moreover, four Army personnel was injured in the gunfight with terrorists. 

The encounter broke out in Keshwan forests when the joint search parties of the Army and police intercepted hiding terrorists around 11 am, police officials said.

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They said the operation in the forests of Kuntwara and Keshwan was going on since Thursday evening following killing of two village defence guards.

"Encounter begins at Keswan-Kistwar between terrorists and security forces. Three or four terrorists believed to be trapped," a police spokesperson said.

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Multiple terror operations are going on in Union territory as security forces are engaged in anti terror operation in Sopore and Srinagar as well. 

Encounter Underway in Srinagar

Meanwhile, encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists today in the forested area of Ishber Nishat on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on Sunday, according to officials.

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Intense exchange of fire is ongoing with 2-3 terrorists reportedly trapped in a residential house. The area is being cordoned off by security forces and the Srinagar police.

 

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12:18 IST, November 10th 2024