Two soldiers killed, three injured in terrorist encounter in Anantnag
terrorists and security forces in Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in the deaths of two soldiers and injuries to three others. The clash erupted during a cordon and search operation in Ahlan Gagarmandu, part of the Kokernag area.
Following intelligence reports about the presence of terrorists in the area, security forces launched a coordinated operation. The Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF were involved in the mission. During the operation, terrorists opened fire on the search party, leading to a fierce exchange of gunfire.
According to PTI, an official reported, «Two soldiers were killed and three others were injured after an encounter erupted between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.» The wounded soldiers have been evacuated from the site.
Security forces launched a joint operation based on specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area. The Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF were involved in this operation. According to a post by the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army on X, «Based on specific intelligence input, a Joint Operation was launched by #IndianArmy, @JmuKmrPolice & @crpf_srinagar today in general area Kokernag, Anantnag. Contact was established and firefight ensued. Two personnel have been injured and evacuated from the area. Operations are in progress.»
The clash started when terrorists opened fire on the search team, prompting a retaliatory response from the security forces. The exchange
