New Delhi: One terrorist was killed in an encounter with security forces on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Dachigam forest, top officials have confirmed. As per the Jammu and Kashmir Police, a joint operation was carried out with Indian Army based on specific inputs in the upper mountain belts of the Harwan area of Srinagar.
Taking to X, Chinar corps of the army wrote, “On 02 Dec 2024, based on specific intelligence input, a Joint Operation was launched by Indian army and Jammu and Kashmir Police at Harwan, Srinagar. During search initial contact was established.”
Based on specific intelligence input, joint parties of SFs launched CASO in the upper reaches of Dachigam forest. Contact established. OP is in progress. Details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) December 3, 2024
Officials said that the area has been cordoned off where the militants are believed to be hiding. All roads going towards the encounter site have been sealed by the police.
An official said that the firing exchanges started during a CASO (Cordon and Search Operation) launched by the security forces after specific input about the presence of terrorists in the area. “The cordon around the area where terrorists are believed to be hiding has been tightened. The operation was resumed with the first light on Tuesday morning,” he added.
VIDEO | Jammu and Kashmir: Security tightened in #Srinagar in view of an encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Dachigam forest area.
A police official said security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the upper reaches of the Dachigam forest after… pic.twitter.com/eA8rU7If3k
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) December 3, 2024
Security forces have stepped up operations against terrorists in recent times following a series of attacks carried out by them. On November 23, Baramulla Police, teaming up with security forces, dismantled a terrorist hideout in the Kunzer area of Baramulla district.
Police said a joint operation was conducted on the basis of credible leads gathered during the investigation. During the search, the police found arms and ammunition, destroyed the hideout, and averted any potential untoward incidents.