Security forces are searching for terrorists in Badimarg area of Yaripora.
The encounter between the security forces and terrorists that started on Wednesday afternoon in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district continues today. Officials said that the encounter is going on in Badimarg of Yaripora. It is suspected that 2-3 terrorists are hiding here.
Additional army forces have also been called in. Lights were installed in the area late at night, so that the lights remain on and the terrorists cannot take advantage of the darkness to escape.
This is the 9th encounter in the Kashmir Valley in the month of November. Also, this is the sixth encounter in North Kashmir in last 8 days. Encounters have already taken place in Bandipora, Kupwara and Sopore. Earlier also on November 10, an encounter took place in the forests of Keshwan in Kishtwar.
JCO was martyred on 12th November
Deputy Subedar of Second Para SF Rakesh Kumar was martyred in the Kishtwar encounter.
Also on November 12, there was an encounter between security forces and terrorists in Nagamarg area of Kupwara district. It was suspected that two terrorists were hiding here. Security forces cordoned off the entire area and searched till late night, but the terrorists could not be found.
The security forces received information that 3-4 terrorists were hiding here, after which the army conducted a search and opened fire on the terrorists. During the retaliatory action, 4 para special force personnel were injured. Deputy Subedar Rakesh Kumar died during treatment.
3 encounters in 3 days in Sopore, 3 terrorists killed
There have been 3 encounters between security forces and terrorists in the last 3 days. Security forces have killed 8 terrorists in 13 days of November. Two terrorists were killed in Sopore on November 8 and one terrorist was killed on November 9. Security forces are on high alert in these areas.
Terrorist incidents and encounters in the last 10 days in the valley
- November 10 – A jawan martyred in Kishtwar: Security forces launched a search operation on information that 3-4 terrorists were hiding in the forests of Keshawan. Second Para SF soldier Naib Subedar Rakesh Kumar was martyred during the encounter.
- November 9- Army kills a terrorist in Sopore: Information was received that 2-3 terrorists are hiding in Rampur forest. A joint search operation by the security forces has been going on since then. Meanwhile, the terrorists opened fire on the security forces. One terrorist was killed in the retaliatory firing.
- 8 November- Search operation conducted in Sagipora and Panipora: 2 terrorists killed by security forces in Sopore. The army conducted a search operation in Sagipora and Panipora. Encounters were going on in these areas of Sopore since the night of November 7. There were reports of 2-3 terrorists hiding here. Kashmir IGP VK Birdy said that 2 terrorists have been killed in this operation. A large quantity of arms and ammunition and incriminating documents were recovered from them.
- 7 November- Jaish militants kill 2 village guards: Terrorists killed 2 village guards in Adhwari area of Kishtwar. The police said that the militants abducted the village guard who had gone to graze cattle in the Munjala Dhar forest and shot him dead.
- November 5- Encounter in Bandipora: Police and army personnel conducted a search operation. One terrorist was killed in the encounter.
- November 3- Grenade blast in Srinagar's Sunday bazaar: Wilfot happened near the tourist reception centre. In which 12 people were injured. Immediately after the incident, the entire area was cordoned off to nab the attackers.
- 3 Encounters on November 1-2: Within 36 hours, there were 3 encounters between army and terrorists in Srinagar, Bandipora and Anantnag. An army commander was killed in Srinagar. Army killed 2 terrorists in Anantnag.
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Two trekkers trapped in encounter with terrorists in Srinagar, reported on 100, Army stopped firing and rescued
Two trekkers were caught in a clash between the army and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar. Amidst the firing, the trackers dialed 100 and informed the police. After this, the army stopped firing and rescued them. The incident took place on Thursday (November 10). The trackers were in the forest at the time of the encounter. The army got them out safely.
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