Terrorist killed in J&K's Sopore encounter, search operation continues
Srinagar/IBNS: The Indian Army on Saturday evening eliminated a terrorist during an operation in the Sopore area of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district.
The army continued a search operation in the area till the last received report.
"One terrorist has been neutralised by the security forces in the ongoing Operation in general area Rajpura, Sopore, Baramulla. Search Operation is in progress," Chinar Corps-Indian Army said in a post on social media platform X.
OP RAJPURA, #Baramulla
— Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) November 9, 2024
On 09 Nov 24, based on specific intelligence regarding presence of terrorists, a joint Operation launched by the #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice in general area Rajpura, Sopore, Baramulla. Suspicious activity was observed by vigilant troops and on being… pic.twitter.com/embZ1OnbbB
The encounter started when the security forces were challenged by terrorists with indiscriminate fire.
The troops retaliated effectively, the army said in a statement.
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