One terrorist neutralised in the Ketson forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora on Tuesday, November 5, said Chinar Corps of Indian Army on Wednesday, September 6. "One terrorist has been eliminated by the security forces in the ongoing Operation. Operation is in progress," said the Army in a post on X.
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces of Bandipora district on Tuesday. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Choontpathri forest area of Bandipora district on Tuesday following information about the presence of militants there. A gunfight broke out as the terrorists opened fire on the security forces, who retaliated.
Visuals From Ketsun Forest Area
One unidentified militant has been killed in the gunfight between security forces and terrorists in the Ketsun forest area, according to officials cited by news agency IANS. "The operation is still going on in the area. The identity of the slain terrorist will be ascertained once the encounter ends," the officials told IANS.