Two terrorists, including a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Rahaman Bhai, were neutralised by security forces during an encounter in the Girdar forest of Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday. However, two Indian Army soldiers, including a JCO, lost their lives during the encounter.
The body of one of the terrorists was found lying in the apple orchards, and identification of the terrorist is underway.
The Kashmir Zone Police said that the personnel from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Indian Army, and CRPF were involved in the joint operation. "Based on specific intelligence, an encounter has started in the Guddar forest of Kulgam. SOG of J&K Police, Army, and CRPF on the job. Further details to follow."
The security forces had launched a search operation in the Gudar forest area following specific information about the presence of terrorists. The search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists opened fire at the security forces' positions.
Pakistani intruder arrested along IB in Jammu
Earlier, a Pakistani intruder was arrested along the International Border (IB) in RS Pura sector of Jammu. The intruder has been identified as Siraj Khan, a resident of Sargodha in the Punjab province of Pakistan.
Border Security Force (BSF) troops manning the Octroi outpost at 9.20 pm on Sunday noticed the intruder. The troops fired a few rounds after challenging the intruder, who was subsequently arrested near the border fence. Some Pakistani currency notes were recovered from him.
He is being questioned to ascertain his motive behind trying to sneak into Indian territory, the officials said.
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