Security forces in action in J&K: Two terrorists neutralized after intense hunt in Pulwama

Jun 03, 2024

Pulwama (J&K) June 03 (ANI): An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Nihama area of Pulwama district on June 03 morning. In a post on X, Kashmir Zone Police said that the security forces are on the job. "Encounter has started at Nihama area of District Pulwama. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," it said. In an update by Kashmir zone police, two terrorists were neutralized by the security forces in the operation. Identity & affiliation being ascertained of the bodies which are recovered. Further details are still awaited. “Bodies of 02 #terrorists killed in the anti-terrorist operation recovered so far. Identity & affiliation being ascertained. #Operation in progress. Further details shall follow.” Kashmir zone police tweeted Earlier, a large cache of arms, ammunition and war-like stores was recovered in a joint operation conducted by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police in Kupwara. Chinar Corps said that the recovery was made in 'Operation Kot Nala'. "Based on specific input, a Joint Search Operation was launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the dense forest area of Awra, Kupwara, today. During the search, a terrorist hideout was busted, and a large cache of arms, ammunition, equipment and other war-like stores have been recovered," Chinar Corps posted on X. On May 6, the Indian Army eliminated three terrorists in "Operation Redwani Payeen" in Kulgam.In a post on X, Chinar Corps said, "A joint operation that commenced on the intervening night of May 6-7 in the general area of Redwani Payeen, Kulgam, has been concluded after a relentless vigil of approximately 40 hours. 4 terrorists have been eliminated along with the recovery of war-like stores, inflicting yet another hit on the terror ecosystem."