Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir: Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in the Kreeri area of Baramulla district in Jammu & Kashmir on Tuesday. The encounter broke out in the early hours of the morning and lasted for several hours. The militants belonged to the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group.
The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area following specific inputs about the presence of militants in the region. During the search operation, the militants opened fire on the security forces, leading to a gunfight. The exchange of fire lasted for several hours, during which the militants were neutralized.
The identity of the militants has not yet been ascertained. The police have recovered arms and ammunition from the encounter site. The operation was conducted jointly by the Jammu & Kashmir Police, the Indian Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
In recent months, there has been an increase in militant activities in Jammu & Kashmir. The security forces have intensified their operations against militants in the region. According to official data, more than 60 militants have been killed in the valley this year. The security forces have been successful in foiling several attempts by militants to infiltrate into the Indian side of the Line of Control (LoC).
The encounter has disrupted the normal life of the Kreeri area. The local residents have expressed their concerns over the situation in the region. They have urged the authorities to take measures to restore peace and normalcy in the area.
The Jammu & Kashmir Police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter. They have appealed to the people to cooperate with the security forces and to inform them about any suspicious activities or movements in the area.
In conclusion, the encounter in Baramulla is another instance of the ongoing violence and unrest in Jammu & Kashmir. The security forces have been working tirelessly to maintain peace and order in the region. The people of Jammu & Kashmir have suffered enough, and it is time for the government to take concrete steps to restore normalcy in the region. It is hoped that the situation will soon be brought under control, and the people of Jammu & Kashmir can live in peace and security.
