India: 3 terrorists killed in Uri encounter, Kokernag operation continues on fourth day
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Three terrorists were killed in an ongoing encounter in North Kashmir's Uri sector of Baramulla district on Saturday. The encounter between terrorists and security forces started early morning in the Hathlanga area of Uri in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. The security forces had a tip-off about the presence of terrorists in the area after which a cordon and search operation was launched. During the search, terrorists started firing towards the security forces leading to an encounter.
“Op Khanda, Uri In a Joint Operation launched by Indian Army, J&KPolice and Intelligence agencies an infiltration bid was foiled today in the morning hours along LoC in Uri Sector, Baramulla. 3 Terrorists tried to infiltrate who were engaged by alert troops. 2 Terrorists have been eliminated and bodies recovered, third terrorist killed but retrieval of body being interfered by firing by Pak post in vicinity, on LoC,” said Indian Army in a tweet.
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Meanwhile, the operation in Gadole forests of Kokernag area in Anantnag district entered the fourth day. The Indian Army had lost one more soldier injured in the Kokernag gunfight on Friday, taking the toll to four.
The security forces resumed the operation on Saturday morning after a night halt. It’s the fourth day of the encounter and it has been over 80 hours since the operation began.
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Jammu and Kashmir police had earlier said that the terrorists have been spotted and cornered. At least two terrorists, including Uzair Khan of the Lashkar, have been surrounded in the cordon. The Indian army had said that the forces are using modern equipment like drones and other high tech gadgets to conduct the operation.
Security forces also destroyed two terrorist hideouts during the operation. They also recovered one AK 47 rifle, ammunition, food and utensils from these hideouts.
Earlier, two Indian Army officers and a DSP of Jammu and Kashmir Police were martyred in the Anantnag operation. The army colonel was identified as Manpreet Singh, who was Commanding officer of 19 Rashtriya Rifles, while the major was identified as Aashish Dhonchak. The DSP of Jammu and Kashmir Police was identified as Humayun Bhat, son of a retired police officer.
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