In Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir, a gunfight erupted during a search operation by the Indian Army on Wednesday, resulting in the death of a terrorist and the injury of a soldier. This incident marks the second confrontation in the region within 24 hours.
The Army had initiated a joint search operation with the Jammu and Kashmir Police based on intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the Kowut area of Kupwara. On July 24, suspicious movement was detected, leading to a challenge from the troops. The terrorists responded with indiscriminate gunfire, resulting in a firefight.
According to an Army statement, one terrorist was neutralized, and a Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO) was injured. The operation is ongoing, and a search is being conducted in the area.
This gunfight follows a deadly encounter on July 23, where a soldier was killed while the Army successfully thwarted an infiltration attempt in the Poonch district near the Line of Control.
The body of Lance Naik Subash Kumar, who was injured in the previous day’s clash and later succumbed to his injuries, has been returned to the Army following an autopsy.
Recent months have seen a rise in terrorist activities in Jammu, raising concerns about a potential resurgence of militancy in the region.