INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
On Friday, two army soldiers were killed in a gunbattle with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district
| Representational Photo2 min read Last Updated Sep 15 2024 | 10:22 AM IST
An encounter is currently underway in the Pathanateer area of
the Mendhar sector of Poonch after rounds of fire were heard last night, police said.
A joint search operation was immediately launched by
the Romeo Force of the Indian Army, the Special Operation Group (SOG) of Poonch Police, and the CRPF, an official of Poonch Police
said.
The area has been cordoned off by the security forces
Firing was heard in the morning hours also, police said.
On Friday, two army soldiers were killed in a gunbattle with terrorists in Jammu
Knight Corps and all ranks salute the supreme sacrifice of the Bravehearts; offer deepest condolences to the families," the White Knight
Corps wrote on X.
Two other Army soldiers were also injured in the encounter were undergoing treatment.
Security was heightened in Jammu
and Kashmir's Kishtwar following the encounter between security forces and terrorists in the upper reaches of Naidgham village
I
On September 9, based on inputs from intelligence agencies and JK Police regarding a likely infiltration bid, an anti-infiltration
Operation was launched by the troops of the White Knight Corps of the Indian Army in the general area of Lam, Nowshera
Two terrorists were neutralised and a large quantity of war like stores including Two AK-47s and one Pistol was recovered.
n the last few
months, there has been a spike in terror attacks in the Jammu region.First Published: Sep 15 2024 | 10:22 AMIST
