Two Army Personnel Injured in Rajouri Gunfight

Two Army Personnel Injured in Rajouri Gunfight

Asif Iqbal | October 3, 2023 | 02:54 PM IST | Breaking News, Jammu Kashmir, Rajouri | Follow on Google News

Two Army Personnel Injured in Rajouri Gunfight

Security Forces Engage Terrorists in Rajouri District

Two army personnel were injured in a fierce gunfight with terrorists in the picturesque district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir. This incident unfolded in the wake of a meticulous cordon and search operation carried out in a dense forest area within the district. The encounter took place between the valiant security forces and the terrorists during the late hours of Monday evening, as confirmed by official reports.

Cordon and Search Operation Unleashed in Kalakote Area

A joint task force comprising army personnel and the Jammu and Kashmir Police had executed a comprehensive cordon and search operation in the Broh and Soom forest belts, specifically in the Kalakote area. This operation was initiated based on actionable intelligence hinting at suspicious movements in the region. The joint forces swiftly cordoned off the targeted area, thereby locking down potential escape routes for the suspects.

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Terrorists’ Desperate Attempt to Break the Cordon

In a desperate attempt to escape the encirclement, the terrorists resorted to gunfire, thereby initiating a fierce encounter with the well-prepared security forces. The exchange of fire resulted in injuries to two army personnel, who have since been admitted to a hospital for medical care. Fortunately, their condition has been reported as stable by a senior police officer.

Technology Aids Intensive Operation

The defense spokesperson disclosed that this joint operation, concentrated in the general vicinity of Kalakote, is deploying cutting-edge technology to monitor and track the movements of the terrorists. Presently, an intense operation remains underway as reinforcements have been dispatched to secure all possible escape routes, ensuring the terrorists’ confinement within the cordoned area.

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