Firefight breaks out in J-K's Kishtwar
Srinagar, Nov 10: A gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Chass area of Kishtwar, reports said Sunday.
Quoting a top cop, news agency GNS reported that an exchange of fire took place between the militants and the security forces.
Earlier, a cordon and a search operation was launched by the joint team of Police and army based on specific input about presence of some militants in the area.
Encounter begins at Keshwan Kishtwar between terrorists and Security forces.
3/4 terrorists believed to be trapped.
This is same group which killed the 2 innocent villagers.Further details to follow.
— DISTRICT POLICE KISHTWAR (@SSPKishtwar) November 10, 2024
Till this report was being filed, intermittent exchange of fire was going on.
This is the second firefight to erupt in J-K today. Earlier, a gunfight broke out in Srinagar's Zabarwan.
On 10 Nov 24, based on specific intelligence input regarding presence of terrorists, a joint Operation was launched by #Security forces in general area #Bhart Ridge #Kishtwar. This is the same group which had abducted and killed 02 innocent villagers (village…
— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) November 10, 2024