Four soldiers have been injured during an intense encounter between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter started in Chatroo area of Kishtwar when security forces started a search operation in the area. At the same time, in a separate encounter with terrorists in Kathua district, soldiers killed two terrorists. It is being told that this encounter is still going on and the situation is being monitored.
It is noteworthy that assembly elections are to be held in Jammu and Kashmir on the 18th of this month. At such a time, terrorists are trying to influence the elections. Let us tell you that voting is to be held on September 18 in eight assembly constituencies of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts. Along with this, voting is also going to be held on 16 seats in Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam districts of South Kashmir.
Earlier, news agency ANI reported that an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kishtwar district on Friday. The encounter is going on in the Pingnal Dugdda forest area, which falls under the jurisdiction of Chatroo police station under the upper reaches of Naidgam village.
Before this encounter, security forces discovered a terrorist hideout during a joint operation of police and army in Surankot town of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir Police said that on 12 September 2024, on specific information, police, army and CRPF conducted a joint search operation in the general area of Chamard Surankot.
The area was cordoned off and the target area was searched. During the search, the hiding terrorists opened fire on the security forces. However, the security forces responded. Taking advantage of the cover of the dense forest, the terrorists escaped. After this, additional forces have been sent and the entire area has been cordoned off. During the search, the security forces demolished a hideout of the terrorists and recovered some weapons, ammunition and food items.
