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Army on Wednesday said a terrorist was killed and a non-commissioned officer (NCO) injured in a gunfight in frontier district of Kupwara in northern Kashmir.
“Based on specific input regarding presence of terrorists in general area Kowut, Kupwara, a Joint Search Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice on days leading up to 23 July 24,” said the Army’s Chinar Corps, in a post on X.
“On 24 July, suspicious movement was observed and challenged by vigilant troops, in response to which terrorists opened indiscriminate fire. In the ensuing fire fight one terrorist has been eliminated and a NCO injured. Operation is in progress,” it added.
As per police, the gunfight broke out yesterday after a joint team of army and police launched an operation in Tumkhani Top area of Lolab.