Srinagar, Nov 07: An encounter between security forces and terrorists is underway in Panipora Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, in which one terrorist is likely believed to be trapped, police said.
A police official told Rising Kashmir that a search operation is underway in Panipora Sopore and all entry and exit points have been sealed.
“After a brief exchange of firing between terrorists and security forces, no fresh contact was established with the hiding terrorist. However, search operations are still on in the area, he said.
The officer said local terrorists are believed to be trapped inside the target area and security forces launched a cordon and search operation there.
He said a gunfight broke out on Thursday late evening after the Special Operations Group of police, Army, and Central Reserve Police Force cordoned the area on a specific input about the presence of terrorists in the area.
“As the search parties were zeroing in near the suspected location, the hiding terrorist opened fire at them who retaliated, triggering a gunfight,” he said.
The official said that they have cordoned the area and all roads leading to the encounter site have been sealed. Currently firing has stopped from both sides,” he said.
“In case, if the encounter will be called off following darkness, all SOPs will be followed including the installation of more lights, multiple layer cordon,” he said.
A police spokesman said that acting on a specific input regarding the presence of terrorists in Panipora Sopore area of Baramulla, a joint anti-terrorist operation was launched by Police and security forces.
“During the search operation, an exchange of fire took place. Further details shall follow,” he said in a post on X.
Meanwhile Chinar Corps Spokesman said that based on specific intelligence regarding presence of terrorists, a joint Operation launched by the #IndianArmy & Jammu and Kashmir Police in Panipura, Sopore, Baramulla.
“Suspicious activity was observed by vigilant troops and on being challenged terrorists opened indiscriminate fire. Own troops effectively retaliated. Operation is in progress,” he said.
Earlier, on 5th Nov, one terrorist was killed in north Kashmir’s Lolab forests and arms and ammunition was also recovered from the encounter site.
The operation in the Lolab area started on Tuesday and one terrorist was killed in this operation on Wednesday.
