J&K: 4 Terrorists Gunned Down By Security Forces In Poonch

J&K: Four terrorists were killed by the security forces in a joint operation in the Sindhara area of Poonch on Tuesday morning. The first engagement between security forces took place at around 11:30 pm yesterday after which drones were deployed along with other night surveillance equipment.

At dawn today, the encounter started again with a heavy exchange of fire between the security forces and terrorists. Indian Army’s Special Forces, Rashtriya Rifles and J&K Police troops along with other forces were part of the operation. The terrorists killed in the operation are most likely foreign terrorists and their identity is being ascertained, said Indian Army officials to ANI.

Gunfight Resumed In Early Morning Hours

Around 5 am on Tuesday, the gunfight resumed in which four terrorists were killed, said Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Jammu Zone, Mukesh Singh.

White Knight Corps Shares Details On Operation Trinetra II

The White Knight Corps, in a tweet, said, "Operation Trinetra II. In a major cordon and search operation, acting on specific intelligence, four terrorists were eliminated in a joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police near Sindarah and Maidana villages in Surankote tehsil of Poonch district."

Four AK-47 rifles, two pistols and other materials were also recovered, it said, adding, "Elimination of these terrorists has avoided major terrorist initiated incidents in Rajouri and Poonch area." The search operation is still underway.

2 Terrorists Neutralised A Day Ago

The Indian Army on Monday foiled an infiltration bid by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch. The security forces also neutralised two terrorists in an encounter. Both the terrorists killed were of Pakistani origin, confirmed security officials.