Bhaderwah/Jammu, Three terrorists, suspected of being affiliated with the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) group, were killed in a gunfight that lasted over six hours in a forest area in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday . , police officials said.
A policeman was also injured in the gunfight that broke out at Bajaad village in Gandoh area around 9:50 am amid an intensified cordon and search operation launched by police, army and Central Reserve Force. of Police (CRPF), after the chase of two twin terrorists. attacks in the mountainous district on June 11 and 12, the officials added.
Six security personnel were injured when terrorists attacked a joint check post in Chattargalla on June 11, while a policeman was injured in a gunfight with terrorists at Kota peak in Gandoh the next day.
After the two attacks, security forces intensified their counter-terrorism operations and announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh each for information on four Pakistani terrorists believed to have infiltrated the district.
During an operation in a village in Sinoo panchayat, forces came under heavy fire from terrorists hiding in a "dhok" (mud house) on a slope, officials said, adding that one ultra was killed in retaliatory fire after arrive. They came out and started shooting at the search parties.
Heavy gunshots and explosions rocked the village as security forces eliminated two more terrorists as the day progressed, officials said, adding that a large quantity of weapons and ammunition were seized, including two M4 carbines and an assault rifle. from the AK series. of the possession of the murdered terrorists.
The identity and group affiliation of the slain ultras could not immediately be determined, they said.
However, officials added that as per preliminary investigation, the terrorists believed to have recently infiltrated from across the border are members of JeM and probably from Pakistan.
An army helicopter was also seen flying over the area for surveillance during the encounter, officials said.
They said the encounter ended around 4 pm, but a thorough search operation is still going on to ensure that there are no other terrorists in the area.
Additional Director General of Police, Jammu zone, Anand Jain, along with Deputy Inspector General of Police, Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban zone, Shridhar Patil and Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Javid Iqbal, rushed to the meeting place to supervise the operation.
This was the second such encounter in the Jammu region this month. On June 11 and 12, two Pakistani terrorists and a CRPF jawan were killed in a 15-hour operation in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district.
Jammu has witnessed a rise in terrorist activities, attributed by authorities to an attempt by Pakistani officials to revive terrorism in the region and disturb the peaceful atmosphere.
On June 9, terrorists attacked a bus carrying pilgrims returning from the Shiv Khori temple in Reasi district, killing nine people, including the driver and conductor of the vehicle, and injuring 41.
Officials said mobile internet services in Gandoh and adjoining areas have been suspended as a precautionary measure.
Meanwhile, a Chinese hand grenade was found in Pind village in Chingus area of Rajouri district, they said.
Officials said the grenade was found Tuesday night by a security force patrol group.
A policeman was also injured in the gunfight that broke out at Bajaad village in Gandoh area around 9:50 am amid an intensified cordon and search operation launched by police, army and Central Reserve Force. of Police (CRPF), after the chase of two twin terrorists. attacks in the mountainous district on June 11 and 12, the officials added.
Six security personnel were injured when terrorists attacked a joint check post in Chattargalla on June 11, while a policeman was injured in a gunfight with terrorists at Kota peak in Gandoh the next day.
After the two attacks, security forces intensified their counter-terrorism operations and announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh each for information on four Pakistani terrorists believed to have infiltrated the district.
During an operation in a village in Sinoo panchayat, forces came under heavy fire from terrorists hiding in a "dhok" (mud house) on a slope, officials said, adding that one ultra was killed in retaliatory fire after arrive. They came out and started shooting at the search parties.
Heavy gunshots and explosions rocked the village as security forces eliminated two more terrorists as the day progressed, officials said, adding that a large quantity of weapons and ammunition were seized, including two M4 carbines and an assault rifle. from the AK series. of the possession of the murdered terrorists.
The identity and group affiliation of the slain ultras could not immediately be determined, they said.
However, officials added that as per preliminary investigation, the terrorists believed to have recently infiltrated from across the border are members of JeM and probably from Pakistan.
An army helicopter was also seen flying over the area for surveillance during the encounter, officials said.
They said the encounter ended around 4 pm, but a thorough search operation is still going on to ensure that there are no other terrorists in the area.
Additional Director General of Police, Jammu zone, Anand Jain, along with Deputy Inspector General of Police, Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban zone, Shridhar Patil and Senior Superintendent of Police, Doda, Javid Iqbal, rushed to the meeting place to supervise the operation.
This was the second such encounter in the Jammu region this month. On June 11 and 12, two Pakistani terrorists and a CRPF jawan were killed in a 15-hour operation in Hiranagar sector of Kathua district.
Jammu has witnessed a rise in terrorist activities, attributed by authorities to an attempt by Pakistani officials to revive terrorism in the region and disturb the peaceful atmosphere.
On June 9, terrorists attacked a bus carrying pilgrims returning from the Shiv Khori temple in Reasi district, killing nine people, including the driver and conductor of the vehicle, and injuring 41.
Officials said mobile internet services in Gandoh and adjoining areas have been suspended as a precautionary measure.
Meanwhile, a Chinese hand grenade was found in Pind village in Chingus area of Rajouri district, they said.
Officials said the grenade was found Tuesday night by a security force patrol group.
