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One Terrorist Killed in Joint Army-Police Operation in Budgam
Security forces carried out a search operation in a forest in Budgam.
The operation followed information about suspected terrorists moving through the area.
The Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF took part.
Officials said the forces saw suspicious activity and challenged the people involved.
The suspected terrorists then opened fire, leading to a gunfight.
One terrorist was killed, and an AK rifle was recovered.
Another suspected terrorist may still be hiding in the area.
The identity of the person killed has not yet been confirmed.
One terrorist was killed during a joint operation in Budgam’s forest area on Friday.
The operation involved the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF.
Security forces acted on intelligence about suspected terrorist movement from Pakherpora toward Yousmarg.
An AK rifle was recovered after terrorists allegedly opened fire when challenged.
Forces continued searching for another suspected terrorist believed to be hiding nearby.
- Who
- The Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF conducted the operation against suspected terrorists.
- What
- One terrorist was killed, an AK rifle was recovered, and a search for another suspected terrorist continued.
- Where
- Ashdar Gali in a forest area of Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir; the suspected group was reportedly moving from Pakherpora in Pulwama toward Yousmarg.
- When
- On Friday, September 4; the year was not specified in the reports.
- Why
- The operation was launched after security forces received specific intelligence about the movement of a suspected group of terrorists.
Key facts
- Location
- Ashdar Gali, Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir
- Operation forces
- Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF
- Reported outcome
- One terrorist killed
- Recovered weapon
- One AK rifle
- Ongoing action
- Search continued for another suspected terrorist believed to be hiding in the area
- Identity
- The slain terrorist had not been identified
- Source statement
- The Chinar Corps reported the operation on X
Quotes
Army officials
Officials describing the security forces’ encounter and ongoing search operation.
“Based on specific intelligence input, a joint search operation was launched by the Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF in Ashdar Gali, Budgam. Vigilant troops observed suspicious activity and upon being challenged, terrorists opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire during which one terrorist was neutralised and one AK rifle was recovered. A search operation is in progress.”
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