A militant has been killed in a brief gunfight with security forces in the dense forests of Dassal Gujran area in Rajouri district last night, according to Army.
Defense Spokesperson based in Jammu in a statement to said that the body of the deceased militant has been recovered.
“The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP), launched a joint operation after intelligence reports flagged suspicious movement in the forest area of Dassal Gujran near Rajouri on the night of June 1st and 2nd, 2023.”
“Upon being challenged, the militants opened fire on the security forces, triggering a retaliatory response. Intermittent firing continued throughout the night.”
“As the day broke, a joint team comprising the Indian Army and JKP commenced search operations in the region. Their diligent efforts led to the retrieval of the militant’s body. Further details regarding the identity of the militant and any associated group have not yet been disclosed, ” the statement added.
