Security forces have killed two terrorists in Panipura, Sopore in Baramulla district.
After overnight peace in the Sagipora area of Sopore in North Kashmir, firing between terrorists and security forces started again on Friday. Two terrorists have been killed in an encounter between security forces and terrorists. Security forces have cordoned off the entire area. The search operation is underway.
Kashmir Zone Police tweeted, ‘Two terrorists have been killed in the Sopore encounter. Their identity and affiliation are being ascertained. Incriminating material, weapons, and ammunition have been recovered.’
कश्मीर जोन पुलिस ने ट्वीट किया, "सोपोर मुठभेड़ में दो आतंकवादियों को मार गिराया गया है। उनकी पहचान और संबद्धता का पता लगाया जा रहा है। आपत्तिजनक सामग्री, हथियार और गोला-बारूद बरामद किया गया है।" pic.twitter.com/hbHi8pgcMB
— ANI_HindiNews (@AHindinews) November 8, 2024
A top police official said that based on intelligence input on Thursday evening, a joint team of police and army cordoned off the suspected area. During the search, there was some firing by the terrorists, however, the operation was suspended for the night as a precaution. However, the security forces had sealed all the exit routes near the targeted house, leaving no chance for the terrorists to escape. The operation was resumed this morning.
#WATCH | Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police carry out anti-terror operation in Panipura of Sopore, in Baramulla district of Jammu & Kashmir
— ANI (@ANI) November 8, 2024
Visuals deferred by unspecified time pic.twitter.com/wtl2w20vGw
According to the information, intelligence was received on Thursday about the presence of terrorists. Based on this information, the army and police conducted a joint operation in Panipur Sopore, Baramulla.
During this, the soldiers saw suspicious activity and started tightening the noose. Seeing themselves surrounded from all sides, the terrorists started firing indiscriminately at the security forces. The soldiers also responded to the firing of the terrorists. The security forces have launched a large-scale search operation in the areas around the encounter.
