In Jammu and Kashmir, Nb Sub Rakesh Kumar of 2 Para (SF) made the supreme sacrifice for the nation while three soldiers were critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a remote forest area of Kishtwar district today. Based on specific intelligence input regarding the presence of terrorists, a joint operation was launched by security forces in the general area of Bhart Ridge in Kishtwar following the recent killing of two Village Defence Guards (VDGs).

Three to four terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area and a massive search operation is underway. More details are awaited.

Meanwhile, another joint anti-terrorist operation concluded this evening in the Zabarwan forest area of the Srinagar district.

Police sources said the cordon and search operation (CASO) was launched in the area this morning based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists.

Army’s Chinar Corps spokesperson said, one unidentified terrorist was killed yesterday in the operation in Rajpura Sopore area of Baramulla district.