Terrorist Killed, AK Rifle Recovered During Budgam Encounter: Army
Security forces recovered an AK rifle and other war-like stores as they search for a second suspected militant, officials said.
- On Friday, a joint security operation by the Indian Army, Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force killed one terrorist in Budgam's Ashdar Gali forest. An AK rifle was recovered from the encounter site.
- Security forces launched the mission on Thursday after receiving intelligence regarding a suspected group moving from Pakherpora in Pulwama toward Yousmarg. The operation entered its second day on Friday.
- The Srinagar-based Chinar Corps confirmed the firefight, stating "Vigilant troops observed suspicious activity and upon being challenged, terrorists opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire during which one terrorist was neutralised."
- Authorities advised tourists to avoid visiting the nearby Doodhpathri area until further notice, ensuring public safety while security operations continue in the region.
- Forces are maintaining heightened vigilance as the search operation continues for another suspected terrorist believed to be hiding in the forest. The identity of the killed terrorist remains unestablished.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist Killed in Joint Operation in Budgam, AK Rifle Recovered | 📰 LatestLY
One terrorist was killed in a joint counter-terror operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in the forested Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district on Friday, September 4, officials said. 📰 Jammu and Kashmir: Terrorist Killed in Joint Operation in Budgam, AK Rifle Recovered.
Security forces kill 1 terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam, AK rifle recovered
Security forces killed one terrorist during a joint search operation in Budgam's Ashdar Gali after an exchange of fire. The Army said an AK rifle and other war-like stores were recovered, and the search was still underway.
Terrorist killed in joint operation by Army and other forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam
A terrorist was killed in a joint operation by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF in Budgam's Ashdar Gali on Friday. The operation followed intelligence inputs about terrorist movement from Pulwama towards Yousmarg.
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