Clash between terrorists and security forces in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
An encounter with terrorists began in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting took place in Ahlan Kadol area. The police and security forces are giving befitting response to the terrorists. According to information received from sources, the police and security forces received information about the presence of some terrorists in the area. A search operation is underway in the entire area. Officials said security forces launched a cordon and search operation following information about the presence of terrorists in Ahlan Gadol area of Kokarnag area of south Kashmir district. When the terrorists opened fire on the search party, the security forces retaliated and an encounter ensued. He said that the firing is on and more details are awaited. Sketch of four terrorists spotted in Kathua released: On the other hand, police on Saturday released a sketch of four terrorists spotted in Thok area of Kathua district. The police have announced a cash reward of Rs 20 lakh for those who provide concrete information about the terrorists. In Kathua, on July 8, terrorists attacked an army search party in a remote forest area called Machedi. In this, 5 soldiers including a Junior Commissioned Officer i.e. JCO were killed. Terrorists Spotted in Malhar, Bani and Sojdar Forests In a post on social media, the police have released sketches of 4 terrorists who were last seen in Malhar, Bani and Sojdar forests in the highlands of Kathua. The police said that a reward of Rs 5 lakh each will be given to those who provide information about the terrorists. In view of increasing incidents of terrorism along the India-Pakistan border in Jammu, the BSF has significantly increased the number of troops and installed CCTVs along the Punjab-Jammu border.