A joint team neutralized one heavily armed terrorist and recovered arms, ammunition, and other war-like stores from the encounter site in Baramulla district, the army stated on Sunday.
“The joint team neutralized one heavily armed terrorist and recovered 01xAK Rifle, 02xAK Magazines, 57xAK Rounds, 02xPistols, 03xPistol Magazines and other war-like stores from the site,” the Chinar Corps said in a statement.
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Prior to this, the Indian Army’s Chinar Corps reported that a joint anti-infiltration operation had been launched in the area. “Based on intelligence inputs regarding likely infiltration bid, a Joint anti-infiltration Operation was launched by #Indian Army & Jammu Kashmir Police along LOC in general area Uri, Baramulla. Alert troops spotted suspicious activity and challenged, which resulted in terrorists opening indiscriminate fire. Vigilant troops responded with effective fire. Operation is in progress,” the Chinar Corps added.
Meanwhile, at least two laborers were killed in a terror attack in the Gagangeer area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Sunday evening, according to officials. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the attack, describing it as a “dastardly and cowardly” act against non-local laborers.
“Very sad news of a dastardly and cowardly attack on non-local labourers at Gagangir in Sonamarg region. These people were working on a key infrastructure project in the area. 2 have been killed and 2-3 more have been injured in this militant attack. I strongly condemn this attack on unarmed innocent people and send my condolences to their loved ones,” Omar wrote on X.
Very sad news of a dastardly & cowardly attack on non-local labourers at Gagangir in Sonamarg region. These people were working on a key infrastructure project in the area. 2 have been killed & 2-3 more have been injured in this militant attack. I strongly condemn this attack on…
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) October 20, 2024
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