Op Solki: Two LeT terrorists killed in Rajouri encounter, including top LeT commander Quari

In an ongoing counter-terrorist operation in Rajouri, security forces have neutralised ar terrorist, ding to tally following elimination of Quari, a top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander. recent militant, whose identity has t been disclosed yet, was found with weapons and ammunition at encounter site, as confirmed by security officials on Thursday, vember 23.

Quari, a Pakistani national, h undergone training along Pakistan-Afghanistan border and led a group active in Rajouri-Poonch for a year. Allegedly brains behind Dangri & Kandi attacks, he aimed to reignite terrorism in region. Kwn for his expertise in IEDs, cave maeuvring, and sniper skills, he posed a significant threat.

During operations, 5 Army soldiers h been killed-in-action. Among m were Captain MV Pranjal, Captain Shubham Gupta, Havildar Abdul Majid, Lance Naik Sanjay Bisht and Paratrooper Sachin Laur.

Parallel to developments in Laukikh, Akhor sector, Indian Army and JK Police have also seized a cache of arms and ammunition: 1 Pistol, 2 Magazines, 38 Live rounds, 9 Grenes, and 1 Battery-operated IED, all delivered via a Qucopter.

recovery significantly thwarts potential terror strikes in Rajouri and Poonch, disrupting hostile intentions aimed at instigating violence, as confirmed by security officials.

Mortal remains of Captain M V Pranjal to arrive in Bengaluru

mortal remains of Captain M V Pranjal, who laid his life fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, will be brought to Bengaluru by this evening, as confirmed by defense sources.

29-year-old Army officer lost his life during ongoing encounter in Rajouri sector. Hailing from Mysuru and a member of 63 Rashtriya Rifles, Captain Pranjal completed his schooling in Suratkal, Dakshina Kanna district, and pursued engineering at National Defence Acemy. He is son of retired MRPL director M Venkatesh.

Former Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy expressed condolences, saying, "Heartfelt tributes to Captain MV Pranjal, a proud Kanniga, who lost his life during military operation against terrorists in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir."

Rajouri encounter 

In a targeted intelligence-based operation initiated on vember 19, 2023, by Joint forcesin Kalakote Area within Gulabgarh forest in Rajouri District, engment occurred on vember 22. 'An intense firefight ensued,' said Army officials, resulting in injuries to terrorists who are w encircled.

“Amidst acts of valour and sacrifice by our bravehearts in trying to prevent collateral dam to women and children in highest tritions of Indian Army,” officials h ded.

recent clash in Rajouri follows closely after a gunfight in Behrote, Budhal area, on vember 17, resulting in elimination of one terrorist.Earlier, re were two ambushes in Mendhar, Poonch, and Kandi forest, Rajouri, claiming lives of 10 soldiers on April 20 and May 5, respectively.

Reports indicate that since January this year, a total of 46 fatalities have occurred in terrorism-related incidents across Rajouri, Poonch, and Reasi districts. Rajouri witnessed 23 casualties, including seven terrorists and nine security personnel, while Poonch saw 15 terrorists and five security personnel lose ir lives. Three terrorists were neutralised in Reasi district. Various political parties, such as Congress and BJP, are urging for a strong response to counter terrorism.

Ravinder Raina, JK BJP chief, has emphasised that Pakistan is continuously instigating terror incidents to disrupt regional peace.

"Pakistan has orchestrated yet ar scheme by infiltrating a group of terrorists into Rajouri, resulting in tragic loss of four of our valiant soldiers," Raina expressed.