In an operation led by the security forces, four suspected foreign terrorists were killed in Sindhara, Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. This significant development comes amidst a rise in violence in the region.
The joint cordon and search operation, carried out by the army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, resulted in the elimination of the terrorists and the recovery of weapons and war-like stores.
The Operation and Recovery
Acting on a credible tip-off, the security forces initiated a joint operation in Sindhara. In an official tweet, the army confirmed the killing of the four terrorists and informed that four AK-47 rifles, two pistols, and other war-like stores were seized from the encounter site:
Operation Trinetra II.
In a major Cordon and Search Operation, acting on specific intelligence four terrorists were eliminated in a Joint Operation by #IndianArmy & @JKP near Sindarah and Maidana villages in tehsil #Surankote of #Poonch district. Along with the terrorists four… pic.twitter.com/OFtSNmdDVs— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) July 18, 2023
The operation has successfully thwarted potential terrorist-initiated incidents in the Rajouri and Poonch areas. However, search operations are still ongoing.
The operation commenced late on Monday night, triggering a gunbattle between the security forces and the terrorists. Advanced surveillance tools such as drones and night vision devices were utilized to locate the terrorists.
As daylight approached on Tuesday morning, the encounter intensified with heavy exchange of fire between the two sides. The joint efforts of the security forces resulted in the elimination of the terrorists:
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district conducted an encounter in which four terrorists were neutralised.
These four terrorists were killed under ‘Operation Trinetra’, which is named after Lord Shiva’s third eye: @deepduttajourno shares more details. pic.twitter.com/LBmdMeeHg5
— TIMES NOW (@TimesNow) July 18, 2023
The recent incident is part of a series of violent episodes in the region. Earlier this year, there were two ambushes in Poonch and Rajouri districts, leading to the death of ten soldiers. In January, seven Hindus were targeted and killed in Dhangri, Rajouri.
The perpetrators of these attacks remained at large, posing a security threat. The People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), an offshoot of Jaish-e-Mohammad. The tweet linked above-depicted terrorists wearing body cameras, showcasing the attacks on security personnel.
These incidents further highlight the need for counter-terrorism operations to neutralize such threats.
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Conclusion of the Operation
The successful operation in Poonch, resulting in the elimination of four suspected foreign terrorists, underscores the relentless efforts of the security forces in tackling terrorism. By recovering weapons and war-like stores, the operation has potentially averted major terrorist incidents in the Rajouri and Poonch areas.
The escalating violence in the region necessitates continued vigilance and collaborative efforts to ensure peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir.
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