In Jammu-Kashmir, 3 terrorists were killed: Tangdhar and Shamshu encounter in Kupwara, trying to infiltrate; Firing continues in Kupwara

Three terrorists have been killed in two separate encounters in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday morning. Army said – two terrorists have been killed in Rajouri and one terrorist near the border in Kupwara. The bodies of the terrorists have not been found yet. The terrorists were trying to infiltrate by taking advantage of the bad weather. An encounter between security forces and militants has been going on in Rajouri since Thursday morning. Officials said that there was information that terrorists were hiding in Lathi-Dardiya area of ​​Khawas. Chinar Corps said- Army and Jammu-Kashmir Police operation is going on in Machhil and Kupwara. It is suspected that 2-3 terrorists are still hiding in the encounter area. However, no official confirmation has been made regarding this. During the search operation, security forces fired several bullets from tracer rounds. The search for the terrorists is still going on. Earlier on Wednesday (August 28) too, there was an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Tangdhar area of ​​Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. Late night 57 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) personnel spotted 3-4 terrorists in Machhil sector of Kupwara. After this there was firing from both sides. Search operation is going on at both places. Captain Deepak Singh martyred in Doda 14 days ago Army Captain Deepak Singh of Rashtriya Rifles was martyred in an encounter with terrorists in Doda on August 14. He was leading the team in the ongoing encounter in Asar Forest area in Doda. 1 terrorist was killed in the encounter. On July 16 also, 5 jawans, including a captain, were martyred during an encounter in the Desa area of ​​Doda. Army is using drones During the encounter, the security forces also used drones to know the location of the terrorists. This helped them to know where the terrorists were hiding. Search operation is still going on to find the terrorists. Other teams of security forces have been alerted. Before this, Union Home Minister and Defense Minister have also held many important meetings regarding the security of Jammu and Kashmir. In which the current increase in terrorist activities was discussed and orders were also given to deal with them. Elections will be held in September Assembly elections are to be held in Jammu and Kashmir next month. Election dates have also been announced. Elections will be held in three phases in Jammu and Kashmir. The first phase of voting will be held on September 18, the second phase on September 25 and the third phase on October 1. After which counting of votes will be conducted on October 4. Elections are going to be held in the state after 2014. Amid such an election environment, the increase in nefarious activities of terrorists in the valley is becoming a matter of concern.

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