3 terrorists likely killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Kupwara

NEW DELHI: Three terrorists are likely to have been killed in two separate anti-infiltration operations along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district, the Army reported on Thursday.
Security forces thwarted two infiltration attempts in Kupwara district's Tangdhar and Machil areas last night.
The Indian Army's Chinar Corps, in coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, launched a joint operation in Kupwara's Machil area on the night of August 28-29 after receiving intelligence on possible infiltration attempts.

Despite poor weather conditions, security forces detected suspicious movement and fired on the suspects, likely neutralising two terrorists in Machil and one in Tangdhar areas, with operations continuing to secure the region, official said.

Meanwhile, in Rajouri district, an encounter broke out between security forces and suspected militants following a cordon and search operation in response to suspicious activity.
The clash in Rajouri began late Wednesday night and remains ongoing, with additional forces deployed to support the operation and maintain the security of the area.
"A search operation was launched by security forces in the general area of village Kheri Mohra Lathi and Danthal in Rajouri district at 2130 hours on Wednesday night (following suspected terrorist movement)," a police spokesperson said.
The spokesperson added that during the search operation, at around 11:45 p.m., contact was made with the terrorists, resulting in an exchange of fire between the militants and security forces near the Kheri Mohra area.