After 16 days of hearing, the Indian Supreme Court in a unanimous ruling upheld the Narendra Modi government’s decision in 2019 to scrap Article 370 of the Indian Constitution that had guaranteed special autonomous status to the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Karan Singh of Congress welcomes decision, urges statehood restoration soon. On Supreme Court constitutionally validating the removal of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, senior Congress leader and Maharaja Hari Singh's son Karan Singh says, "I welcome it. Now it has become clear that whatever happened is constitutionally valid...I request PM Modi to restore statehood soon...''

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Article 370 verdict: With the stormy Indian Parliament winter session ongoing, the country's Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on the validity of the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution. The Indian government on 5 August 2019 abrogated Article 370 of the Consitution and completed the reorganisation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, namely Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

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With the stormy Indian Parliament winter session ongoing, the country's Supreme Court is set to deliver its verdict on the validity of the scrapping of Article 370 of the Constitution. The Indian government on 5 August 2019 abrogated Article 370 of the Consitution and completed the reorganisation of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories, namely Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh.

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In a significant legislative move, the Lok Sabha on Wednesday (December 6) two bills amending key laws in Jammu and Kashmir.

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India is gearing up for the winter session of the parliament this is going to be the last full-fledged session before the next Lok Sabha elections. The session is starting on Monday, a day after the results of the assembly elections to four states will be out.

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Another encounter is underway between Security forces and terrorist in India's Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri. Five Indian army Personnel including two officers have been killed in the line of duty. Three other soldiers have been injured according to 16 core Commander unit. The injured have been transported to Army's command Hospital in Udhampur.

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Terrorist encounter underway in Rajouri, 2 terrorists still in hiding. Four Indian army Personnel including two officers have been killed in the line of duty. Three other soldiers have been injured according to 16 core Commander unit. The injured have been transported to Army's command Hospital in Udhampur.

Another terrorist encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri

Another terrorist encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajpuri

Two Army captains are among the five Indian Army personnel who lost their lives during an encounter with the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district. Two Terrorists have been killed. Watch the story to find out how one of the terrorists has been identified as Quari, a Pakistani national who held a high rank within the terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Kashmir: Indian army loses five soldiers in fierce encounter

Another encounter is underway between Security forces and terrorist in India's Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri. Four Indian army Personnel including two officers have been killed in the line of duty. Three other soldiers have been injured according to 16 core Commander unit. The injured have been transported to Army's command Hospital in Udhampur.

J&K: Terrorist encounter underway in Rajouri, 2 terrorists still in hiding

Five terrorists have been killed in an ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam, police said Friday. Authorities said incriminating materials had been recovered and the operation - a joint effort between police and the CRPF - is in its final stages. "Area is being sanitised," the police said on X.

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An anti-terror operation in India's Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir has entered the second day. At least five terrorists have been killed so far in the encounter. Security forces are carrying out a search operation.

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<p>In a first, Jammu and Kashmir Police have introduced GPS tracker anklets to monitor the terror-accused people on bail in the union territory. With this, the J&amp;K police department became the first in India to be using GPS tracker anklets.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The police in the union territory said that the devices have been procured after a Special NIA Court, Jammu, passed an order directing the police to affix a GPS tracker anklet on a terror accused.</p>

<p>The Jammu and Kashmir Police said that in FIR No. 252/2007 u/ss 17, 18, 21, 24, 40 UAPA 1967 PS Udhampur, an accused namely Ghulam Mohd Bhat had applied for bail.</p>

<p>During the pendency of the bail hearing, the accused sought to be released on interim bail.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''The accused Ghulam Mohd Bhat is undergoing trial for being associated with different terrorist organisations and being involved in terror financing at the behest of the proscribed terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen. He was arrested in the current FIR while attempting to transport proceeds of terrorism to the tune of Rs. 2.5 lakhs (about $3k) at the behest of Hizbul Mujahideen,"&nbsp;said Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police further added, ''It is pertinent to note that the accused Ghulam Mohd Bhat is also convicted by the Hon’ble NIA Court Patiala House Delhi in another case for being associated with a terrorist organisation and for conspiracy for a terrorist act. Proceedings are ongoing&nbsp;before the Hon’ble Spl NIA Court, Jammu."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The GPS tracker anklet is already in use in Western countries such as the USA, United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand where it is used to track the movement of accused persons on bail, parole, and house arrest and accordingly de-congests prisons to a large extent.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>''In the Hon’ble Spl NIA Court, Jammu the importance of close monitoring of terror accused and the stringent conditions for grant of bail under the UAPA 1967 were highlighted by the prosecution department of ZPHQ Jammu, J&amp;K Police. Finding merit in the submissions of the prosecution, the Hon’ble Spl NIA Court, Jammu was pleased to pass an order directing J&amp;K Police to affix a GPS tracker anklet on the accused, '' said the order.&nbsp;</p>

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In a first, Jammu and Kashmir Police have introduced GPS tracker anklets to monitor the terror-accused people on bail in the union territory. With this, the J&K police department became the first in India to be using GPS tracker anklets.

In a first, Jammu and Kashmir Police have introduced GPS tracker anklets to monitor the terror-accused people on bail in the union territory. With this, the J&K police department became the first in India to be using GPS tracker anklets. The police in the union territory said that the devices have been procured after a Special NIA Court, Jammu, passed an order directing the police to affix a GPS tracker anklet on a terror accused. The Jammu and Kashmir Police said that in FIR No. 252/2007 u/ss 17, 18, 21, 24, 40 UAPA 1967 PS Udhampur, an accused namely Ghulam Mohd Bhat had applied for bail. During the pendency of the bail hearing, the accused sought to be released on interim bail. Also Read | Air Force chief mulls use of AI & Data Analytics tools to train, evaluate pilots ''The accused Ghulam Mohd Bhat is undergoing trial for being associated with different terrorist organisations and being involved in terror financing at the behest of the proscribed terrorist organisation Hizbul Mujahideen. He was arrested in the current FIR while attempting to transport proceeds of terrorism to the tune of Rs. 2.5 lakhs (about $3k) at the behest of Hizbul Mujahideen," said Jammu and Kashmir Police. Police further added, ''It is pertinent to note that the accused Ghulam Mohd Bhat is also convicted by the Hon’ble NIA Court Patiala House Delhi in another case for being associated with a terrorist organisation and for conspiracy for a terrorist act. Proceedings are ongoing before the Hon’ble Spl NIA Court, Jammu." Also Read | Su-30MKI, Rafale simulators must be networked for complex combat scenarios: IAF Chief The GPS tracker anklet is already in use in Western countries such as the USA, United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand where it is used to track the movement of accused persons on bail, parole, and house arrest and accordingly de-congests prisons to a large extent. Watch | Bhutan King Wangchuck welcomed by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma × ''In the Hon’ble Spl NIA Court, Jammu the importance of close monitoring of terror accused and the stringent conditions for grant of bail under the UAPA 1967 were highlighted by the prosecution department of ZPHQ Jammu, J&K Police. Finding merit in the submissions of the prosecution, the Hon’ble Spl NIA Court, Jammu was pleased to pass an order directing J&K Police to affix a GPS tracker anklet on the accused, '' said the order. The GPS tracker anklet is a wearable device affixed around the ankle of the person to monitor and track the movement of the person.

J&K police becomes 1st in India to use GPS tracker anklets for terror-accused on bail

An altercation between militants and security personnel occurred in Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of two of them. According to Jammu and Kashmir Police, the altercation began early this morning in the Shopian neighborhood of Alshipora. The police claim that the terrorists were responsible for the death of Kashmiri Pandit Sanjay Sharma.

J&K: Anti-terror operation in India's Kashmir, police kill two LeT terrorists

An anti-terror operation that is underway in South Kashmir's Kulgam district and additional forces have been rushed to the encounter site. Report say that three terrorists are hiding in the area and the terrorists have opened fire at the soldiers to escape.

India: Three terrorists hiding in J&K's Kulgam, open fire at soldiers during search operation

Two militants were killed as security forces foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Saturday, police said.

India: Security forces foil infiltration bid along LoC in J&K's Kupwara, 2 terrorists killed

India's northern east state of Manipur continues to make headlines - now, hundreds of students clashed with Manipur security forces after the pictures of bodies of two teenage students surfaced online. Meanwhile, India's Home Ministry repatriated a top Srinagar police officer to the violence-hit Manipur.

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<div data-originalcomputedfontsize="16" data-removefontsize="true">Rich floral tributes were paid to the Soldier of the Indian Army,&nbsp;Sep Pardeep Singh at the Indian Army's base headquarters in Srinagar. The body of Sep Pardeep Singh was retrieved on Monday (September 18) from the encounter site of Gadole Forest in the Kokernag area of Anantnag District.&nbsp;</div>

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<div>The operation in South Kashmir’s Kokernag Area continues on the seventh consecutive&nbsp;day. A top police official confirmed that two dead bodies were&nbsp;retrieved&nbsp;from the encounter site in the Kokernag Area.</div>

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<div>The GOC of 15 Corp Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai and ADGP of Jammu and Kashmir Police Vijay Kumar are taking&nbsp;stock of the situation from ground zero. A massive combing operation in the forest area is still being carried out. There has been no firing from either side since last night. Now security forces are carrying out a search and&nbsp;sanitizing operation in the area.&nbsp;</div>

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<div>The Kokernag operation is turning out to be the longest anti-terrorist operation being conducted in Kashmir Valley in years. The Indian Army and police are using all necessary modern, next-gen equipment&nbsp;during this operation. A joint command centre has been established near the Gadole forest to monitor the whole operation. &nbsp;</div>

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Rich floral tributes were paid to the Soldier of the Indian Army, Sep Pardeep Singh at the Indian Army's base headquarters in Srinagar. The body of Sep Pardeep Singh was retrieved on Monday (September 18) from the encounter site of Gadole Forest in the Kokernag area of Anantnag District.

Rich floral tributes were paid to the Soldier of the Indian Army, Sep Pardeep Singh at the Indian Army's base headquarters in Srinagar. The body of Sep Pardeep Singh was retrieved on Monday (September 18) from the encounter site of Gadole Forest in the Kokernag area of Anantnag District. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir along with the top officials of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police paid floral tributes to Sep Pardeep Singh of the Indian Army. ''Paid homage to our braveheart Sep Pardeep Singh, martyred during an anti-terror operation in Anantnag. I bow to his exemplary courage and sacrifice,'' said Manoj Sinha, Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. The operation in South Kashmir’s Kokernag Area continues on the seventh consecutive day. A top police official confirmed that two dead bodies were retrieved from the encounter site in the Kokernag Area. The second dead body is believed to be of the terrorist. The forces will be doing DNA testing of the body as it was completely charred during the gun battle. The GOC of 15 Corp Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai and ADGP of Jammu and Kashmir Police Vijay Kumar are taking stock of the situation from ground zero. A massive combing operation in the forest area is still being carried out. There has been no firing from either side since last night. Now security forces are carrying out a search and sanitizing operation in the area. The Kokernag operation is turning out to be the longest anti-terrorist operation being conducted in Kashmir Valley in years. The Indian Army and police are using all necessary modern, next-gen equipment during this operation. A joint command centre has been established near the Gadole forest to monitor the whole operation. The Kokernag operation is considered one of the most high-tech operations in recent times. The operation is being carried out by elite commands and soldiers of 19RR and 34RR, along with para commandos, mountain warriors (mountaineers of high altitude warfare school (HAWS) and Special Operation Group of Jammu Kashmir forces (SOG). New-generation weaponry and gadgets are being used by forces in the operation. Quad Copters, Drones, New generation gadgetry and weaponry are being used. Indian Army is using a hexacopter, a drone with the capability of attacking and fixing the target. It has a 10-kilometre radius of digital videography. It has played a major role in this operation. This has helped them to bomb the suspected spots. WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

India: Floral tributes paid to soldier killed in Kokernag operation, top officials in attendance

Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag operation in India has entered day six. Search and sanitizing operations resumed early this morning no fresh blasts or firing have been reported so far. One body has been recovered and is believed to be that of a terrorist. Furthermore, efforts are being made to locate the body of a soldier which was earlier spotted through a drone.

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On Saturday morning, two terrorists were neutralized in an encounter that broke out in the Baramulla area of Jammu and Kashmir. In Uri, the counterterrorism operation is still in progress close to the Line of Control.

Baramulla encounter: Indian Army hits back, kills three terrorists in J&K

A colonel a major and a deputy superintendent of police being killed in action has moved the entire country. As the country mourns the death of these three Bravehearts identified as Colonel Manpreet Singh and Major Ashish Dhonack of 19 RR, and DySP Muhammad Hamayun Muzamil Bhat in the Kashmir Valley locals.

India's anti-terror offensive in J&K: One more army officer killed: Sources

Today (September 13), a skirmish broke out in South Kashmir's Anantnag district between covert militants and security forces. At the same time, another militant was killed by security personnel during the ongoing anti-militancy operation in Rajouri, increasing the total to two.

Jammu & Kashmir: Two soldiers and One policeman killed in an encounter at Kokernag

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In India's Jammu and Kashmir security forces have resumed counter terrorism operations in the area following an intense clash between the armed forces and militants which happened on Wednesday.

Anantnag encounter: Armed forces continue anti-militancy operation in J&K

Anantnag encounter: Colonel Manpreet, Major Ashish & DSP Humayun gunned down in J&K

<p>An Indian Army Colonel commanding a Rashtriya Rifles Unit along with a Major and Jammu and Kashmir police deputy superintendent lost their lives on Wednesday (September 13) in an encounter in Anantnag with terrorists in the Kokernag area of Kashmir's Anantnag district, news agencies reported citing officials.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The news agency PTI reported that Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish, and DSP Humayun Bhat were critically injured in the gunfight and died later, officials said, further adding that Bhat died due to heavy blood loss.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Colonel Singh was leading his team from the front, he attacked the terrorists who fired upon him, causing critical injuries. The security forces are still carrying out the operation and terrorists are holed up reportedly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>After that, senior army and police officers, GoC 15 Corps Lt General Rajiv Ghai including DGP Dilbag Singh rushed to the spot to assess the situation.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Altaf Thakur, BJP JK spokesperson said: ''I pay glorious tributes to brave hearts Col Manpreet Singh, Maj Aashish Dhonchak, and DSP Humanyu, son of DIG Ghulam Hassan Bhat of Tral, for laying down their lives for the country. Our security forces are committed to root out terror from JK soil and those behind the killing of today's heroes won't be spared. Urge top army officials and police to track down killers forth with. Express my sympathies with the bereaved families."&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to the officials, the operation against the terrorists began on Tuesday evening in the Gadole area but was called off during the night. This morning, the hunt for the terrorists resumed after information started trickling in that they were spotted at a hideout.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Earlier, Kashmir-based XV corps said that "based on specific intelligence on presence of terrorists a Joint Operation was launched by #IndianArmy &amp; @JmuKmrPolice on the intervening night of 12-13 Sep in Area Garol, Anantnag. Contact established and a firefight ensued. Two Army personnel and one J&amp;K Police personnel injured. Operation in progress."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The banned Resistance Front (TRF), which is said to be a shadow group of Pakistan-based Lashker-e-Taiba (LeT) has claimed responsibility for the attack. Two terrorists were neutralised by security forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Officials believe that it is the same set of terrorists who had carried out the attack on army personnel on August 4 killing three jawans in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam district.&nbsp;</p>

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An Indian Army Colonel commanding a Rashtriya Rifles Unit along with a Major and Jammu and Kashmir police deputy superintendent lost their lives on Wednesday (September 13) in an encounter in Anantnag with terrorists in the Kokernag area of Kashmir's Anantnag district, news agencies reported citing officials.

An Indian Army Colonel commanding a Rashtriya Rifles Unit along with a Major and Jammu and Kashmir police deputy superintendent lost their lives on Wednesday (September 13) in an encounter in Anantnag with terrorists in the Kokernag area of Kashmir's Anantnag district, news agencies reported citing officials. The news agency PTI reported that Colonel Manpreet Singh, Major Ashish, and DSP Humayun Bhat were critically injured in the gunfight and died later, officials said, further adding that Bhat died due to heavy blood loss. Colonel Singh was leading his team from the front, he attacked the terrorists who fired upon him, causing critical injuries. The security forces are still carrying out the operation and terrorists are holed up reportedly. After that, senior army and police officers, GoC 15 Corps Lt General Rajiv Ghai including DGP Dilbag Singh rushed to the spot to assess the situation. Also read: Indian Army dog dies while protecting troops during operation in Jammu & Kashmir Altaf Thakur, BJP JK spokesperson said: ''I pay glorious tributes to brave hearts Col Manpreet Singh, Maj Aashish Dhonchak, and DSP Humanyu, son of DIG Ghulam Hassan Bhat of Tral, for laying down their lives for the country. Our security forces are committed to root out terror from JK soil and those behind the killing of today's heroes won't be spared. Urge top army officials and police to track down killers forth with. Express my sympathies with the bereaved families." According to the officials, the operation against the terrorists began on Tuesday evening in the Gadole area but was called off during the night. This morning, the hunt for the terrorists resumed after information started trickling in that they were spotted at a hideout. Earlier, Kashmir-based XV corps said that "based on specific intelligence on presence of terrorists a Joint Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice on the intervening night of 12-13 Sep in Area Garol, Anantnag. Contact established and a firefight ensued. Two Army personnel and one J&K Police personnel injured. Operation in progress." Also read: Supreme Court refuses to interfere with Delhi government's ban on firecrackers #WATCH | J&K DGP Dilbag Singh, ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar along with Army personnel visited the encounter spot in the Gadool area of Kokernag in Anantnag, earlier today (Visuals deferred by unspecified time) pic.twitter.com/rpBj3M8J6c — ANI (@ANI) September 13, 2023 × Watch: I.N.D.I.A: Opposition firms up poll strategy, 14-member panel discuss seat sharing × The banned Resistance Front (TRF), which is said to be a shadow group of Pakistan-based Lashker-e-Taiba (LeT) has claimed responsibility for the attack. Two terrorists were neutralised by security forces. Officials believe that it is the same set of terrorists who had carried out the attack on army personnel on August 4 killing three jawans in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam district. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Indian Army Colonel, Major and J&K Police DSP killed during encounter with terrorists in Anantnag

Two terrorists gunned down in a counter-terror operation in Kashmir's Anantnag

<p>Two encounters between terrorists and security forces are ongoing in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The first encounter Operation 'SUJALIGALA' started on September 7 when security forces received input about the presence of two terrorists hiding in the general area of Rajouri.</p>

<p>Both the terrorists were killed by security forces in the operation. An Indian army soldier of 63 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was also killed in the gunfight while three soldiers were injured, along with a Special Police Officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir police.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Indian Army also lost a brave army dog who saved the life of his handler while battling terrorists.</p>

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<p>Indian army dog Kent was at the forefront of Operation SUJALIGALA. It was leading a column of soldiers on the trail of fleeing terrorists when it came under heavy hostile fire.</p>

<p>While shielding its handler, it laid down its own life in the best traditions of the Indian Army. Kent was a female, Labrador of 6 years of age and was from the Unit-21 army dog unit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Indian Army and JKP monitored and tracked the movement of two terrorists since 07 September 2023. Own troops cordoned off the terrorists and a heavy firefight ensued on 12 September wherein one terrorist was killed on the same night. Despite bad weather and hostile terrain, the second terrorist was pursued and neutralised on the morning of September 13 after heavy firing throughout the night," said Lt Col Suneel Bartwal PRO (Defence) Jammu.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The forces also recovered huge quantities of warlike stores, including Pakistan-marking medicines.</p>

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<p>''One soldier of 63 RR has made the supreme sacrifice and three soldiers have been injured, along with an SPO. An Army dog has also laid down her life. Ops are in progress, '' said Lt Col Suneel Bartwal PRO (Defence) Jammu.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There is one more operation in the Kashmir valley's Gadole area of Kokernag in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. Sources in the security forces said that two security personnel were injured in the initial gunfight.</p>

<p>The injured have been rushed to the hospital for treatment while the operation is ongoing.&nbsp;</p>

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Two encounters between terrorists and security forces are ongoing in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The first encounter Operation 'SUJALIGALA' started on September 7 when security forces received input about the presence of two terrorists hiding in the general area of Rajouri.

Two encounters between terrorists and security forces are ongoing in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The first encounter Operation 'SUJALIGALA' started on September 7 when security forces received input about the presence of two terrorists hiding in the general area of Rajouri. Both the terrorists were killed by security forces in the operation. An Indian army soldier of 63 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was also killed in the gunfight while three soldiers were injured, along with a Special Police Officer (SPO) of Jammu and Kashmir police. The Indian Army also lost a brave army dog who saved the life of his handler while battling terrorists. Also Read | After Chandrayaan, Aditya success, India gears up for deep-sea exploration with its 'Samudrayaan' submersible Indian army dog Kent was at the forefront of Operation SUJALIGALA. It was leading a column of soldiers on the trail of fleeing terrorists when it came under heavy hostile fire. While shielding its handler, it laid down its own life in the best traditions of the Indian Army. Kent was a female, Labrador of 6 years of age and was from the Unit-21 army dog unit. ''Indian Army and JKP monitored and tracked the movement of two terrorists since 07 September 2023. Own troops cordoned off the terrorists and a heavy firefight ensued on 12 September wherein one terrorist was killed on the same night. Despite bad weather and hostile terrain, the second terrorist was pursued and neutralised on the morning of September 13 after heavy firing throughout the night," said Lt Col Suneel Bartwal PRO (Defence) Jammu. Also Read | EU Ambassador Ugo Astuto applauds India's G20 presidency as a success story The forces also recovered huge quantities of warlike stores, including Pakistan-marking medicines. Watch | Heavy rains flood India’s Uttar Pradesh: Death toll climbs to 29 × ''One soldier of 63 RR has made the supreme sacrifice and three soldiers have been injured, along with an SPO. An Army dog has also laid down her life. Ops are in progress, '' said Lt Col Suneel Bartwal PRO (Defence) Jammu. There is one more operation in the Kashmir valley's Gadole area of Kokernag in South Kashmir's Anantnag district. Sources in the security forces said that two security personnel were injured in the initial gunfight. The injured have been rushed to the hospital for treatment while the operation is ongoing. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. ×

Two terrorists killed, Indian Army soldier and army dog 'Kent' succumb in J&K encounter

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