Srinagar, Aug 12: The search operations by security forces in Kokernag, Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag District, continue for the third consecutive day on Monday.
Earlier on Aug 11, an encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the higher reaches of Basantgarh in Udhampur district on Sunday evening, officials said.”Based on specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists, a joint search operation was launched by Security forces in higher reaches of Basantgarh under the J/D of P/S Basantgarh ) of Udhampur district. An exchange of fire has taken place. Area cordoned off,” Jammu and Kashmir said.
As per officials, another encounter broke out during a joint operation launched by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF in the general area of Kokernag in Anantnag.
Havildar Dipak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma laid down their lives in the line of duty in Anantnag. Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and all ranks of the Indian Army paid tribute to Havildar Dipak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma, who lost their lives during the encounter on Saturday.
