Militant killed in anti-militancy operations in J&K’s Doda: officials
In two separate statements, the Army and the J&K Police said the anti-militancy operation continued in Sinoo area to flush out the militants
Security forces, engaged in a firefight with hiding militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district since Wednesday morning, have spotted a body of a suspected militant at the encounter site, officials said.
Heavy gunfire resounded in Gandoh area of Doda after the security forces spotted and established contact with militants hiding in a forest area. Officials said the body of one militant was spotted at the encounter site.
In two separate statements, the Army and the J&K Police said the anti-militancy operation continued in Sinoo area to flush out the militants. At least two to three militants are suspected to be hiding in the area.
Watch: Encounter between terrorist and security forces in J&K’s Doda
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Preliminary reports suggested that hiding militants were encircled at Bajaad village of Gandoh area around 9.50 a.m. Major search operations were launched in Doda district following twin terrorist attacks on checkpoints at Gandoh and Chattergala areas on June 11 and June 12, which left seven security personnel injured. The security forces suspect that the group of militants trapped in Sinoo area may be behind one of these attacks.
The Army pressed into service drones to maintain a vigil of the encounter site and ensure the hiding militants do not escape from the encounter site.
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The police, assisted by security forces, launched an operation in the village of Sinoo panchayat but came under heavy fire from the hiding terrorists, the official said.
(With inputs from PTI)
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