Encounter Underway In J&K's Pirpanjal, 2 Terrorists Suspected To Be Hiding
Security forces have launched an anti-terrorist operation in the Pirpanjal mountains of Jammu and Kashmir to track down suspected foreign terrorists. The operation follows a series of security crackdowns in the region aimed at curbing infiltration.
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Ongoing security operations in Jammu and Kashmir remain a critical factor in regional stability and national security.
A major anti-terrorist operation is underway in the Pirpanjal mountains of the Yousmarg area after a fierce gun battle between the holed-up terrorists and security forces.The encounter broke out following an operation launched by police and security forces in the treacherous mountains. According to a senior police officer, at least two terrorists, believed to be foreigners, are hiding in the cordoned area.Police confirmed that the exchange of gunfire with hiding terrorists and counter-terror operations is underway."We have launched an operation in the area. There was an exchange of firing.
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