A gunbattle in the Kupwara district of Kashmir resulted in the death of a terrorist and injuries to a non-commissioned officer (NCO) today. The clash occurred as security forces, including the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, launched a search operation based on intelligence about terrorist activity.
The confrontation began early this morning when security personnel noticed suspicious movement and engaged with the terrorists. According to the Army’s Chinar Corps, the terrorists fired indiscriminately, leading to the death of one and injuries to an NCO. The operation is still ongoing.
The gunfight follows a series of recent terror incidents in the region. Just days ago, the Army thwarted an infiltration attempt in Kupwara’s Keran sector, killing two terrorists. The area has seen increased terror activities, with recent operations targeting infiltration routes.
Earlier this week, a soldier was killed in a similar engagement in the Poonch district of the Jammu region. The Army continues to employ various surveillance tools and intelligence measures to combat the rising threat in the region.
