Based on a tip-off, the Army’s 16 Corps launched a search and cordon operation in Chatru forest in Kishtwar district and established contact with a terrorist who was later killed in the gunfight.
A terrorist was gunned down during a gunfight with security forces in Chatru forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, the Army said on Friday.
Based on specific intelligence, a joint search and destroy operation along with J&K Police was launched on 9th April in Chhatru forest Kishtwar. Contact was established late evening on the same day. The terrorists were effectively engaged and a firefight ensued.
One terrorist has thus far been neutralised. Despite hostile terrain and adverse weather, relentless operations by our brave soldiers continue, Army’s 16 Corps said in a statement.
Suspicious vehicle seized
On Thursday, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have seized a “suspicious” vehicle bearing an India Post logo in Jammu and launched an investigation into its possible links to anti-national activities, officials said on Thursday.
The red-coloured vehicle, which lacked a number plate but displayed India Post markings, was intercepted during a routine check at Narwal late on Wednesday night. According to police, the driver fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle.
Upon inspection, officers discovered a specially modified compartment inside the vehicle, raising concerns that it might have been used to transport illegal materials for anti-national purposes, said SP (City) Ajay Sharma.
Preliminary indications also suggest the vehicle may have been involved in bovine smuggling in the region. The investigation is currently ongoing.
