An intense gunfight erupted on the outskirts of Srinagar on Sunday (November 10, 2024) morning after a group of hiding militants were encircled by security forces in Zabarwan forest area, officials confirmed.
A top cop of police said that a joint team of security forces launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area.
“A joint Police and security forces operation was launched in Zabarwan forest area of Srinagar based on specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists. An exchange of fire ensued during the operation,” informed Kashmir Zone Police on X.
Kashmir valley has seen a sudden spurt in militancy. Three militants were killed in twin operations in Baramulla’s Sopore area in the past 36 hours. The gunbattle broke out around 9 am in the forest area connecting Dachigam and upper reaches of Nishat area here, news agency PTI reported.“Two to three foreign terrorists are trapped, and heavy firing is going on,” a police official told GK.Two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.
The gunbattle broke out around 9 am in the forest area connecting Dachigam and upper reaches of Nishat area here.
“Two to three foreign terrorists are trapped, and heavy firing is going on,” a police officer said.
Two to three militants are believed to be trapped in the area.
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