Kupwara: One militant was killed in a joint operation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police and Indian Army on Monday.
The operation was launched based on special intelligence regarding the presence of militants in the general area of Khurmur forest, Handwara, Kupwara. The militants opened indiscriminate firing on the army, following which the troops retaliated. 1 AK rifle was also seized during the operation. “On 17 Mar 25, based on specific intelligence input regarding presence of militants, a Joint Operation was launched by Jammu and Kashmir police and Indian Army in general area Khurmur forest, Handwara, Kupwara. Suspicious activity was observed by vigilant troops and on being challenged, militants opened indiscriminate fire. Own troops effectively retaliated, resulting in neutralisation of one militant alongwith recovery of one AK Rifle. Operation is in progress”, the Army stated in a post on X. The operation is still underway and more details are awaited.
