J-K encounter: Search for other terrorists on in Rajouri, says Indian Army
Army further stated that a firefight is still on as Rashtriya Rifles troops of Indian Army and Special forces have closed on to other terrorists.
As one terrorist was neutralized in an ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri, the Indian Army on Sunday said that the search for other terrorists is underway. "Based on accurate intelligence joint operation of Rashtriya Rifles of Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched on 5 August. After initial contact, Indian Army troops moved to the area and pinned down terrorists assessed to be up to 2-3," an official said.
Indian Army said that Special Forces were brought in for the operation. Army further stated that a firefight is still on as Rashtriya Rifles troops of Indian Army and Special forces have closed on to other terrorists. "One terrorist confirmed killed. The firefight is still on.
Rashtriya Rifles troops of the Indian Army and Special Forces have closed on to other terrorists. Search for others in progress," an official said. Indian Army said that repeated attempts were made by terrorists to break down the cordon and they were thwarted by controlled fire throughout the night.
Night enabled Quadcopters, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Sniffer Dogs were also used in the operation, the statement said.
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