Security forces killed two unknown terrorists in Shopian district of JK

Srinagar, January 25: Security forces on Wednesday eliminated two terrorists after a fierce encounter that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. Unfortunately, during the gunfight one young boy was killed while two women sustained injuries.

Indian Army's 44 Rashtriya Rifles, 14th Battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Shopian Police engaged in a fierce encounter in Dairoo's Chaigund in the district. The search operation is still ongoing for suspected terrorist in hiding. Unfortunately, during the gunfight one young boy was killed while two women sustained injuries.

Jammu and Kashmir DGP SP Vaid tweeted saying, "In an encounter today at Saigund Shopian, two terrorists have been neutralised and weapons have been recovered. Unfortunately one boy was also killed in the cross-fire and two ladies sustained injuries. Search is still going on."

Security forces on January 9 of this year successfully eliminated two unknown terrorists after a fierce encounter that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. The encounter started after security forces received a tip-off about the presence of militants in the area. Immediately a joint team of Army, CRPF and police cordoned off the area to track down the terrorists. Another terrorist was killed on January 8 in an encounter at Chadoora area of Budgam district in Central Kashmir.

Security forces have led a massive war against terrorism and terrorists in the inner parts of Jammu-Kashmir and forward areas. Therefore, Anti-Terrorism operation is continued with such a speed that more than 206 terrorists were eliminated by Indian troops last year.