Encounter in Sopore, Jammu & Kashmir: Two Militants Killed, Two Army Personnel Injured

Sopore, Jammu & Kashmir – April 26, 2024

In a recent development in the volatile region of Sopore in Jammu & Kashmir, an encounter between security forces and militants has resulted in the death of two militants and injuries to two army personnel. The encounter began on April 24 and has continued into its third day, signifying the intensity of the operation.

According to reports from various sources including Greater Kashmir, The Hindu, and India Today, the operation aimed at flushing out militants in the region has been ongoing. The encounter was first reported from Check Mohalla Nowpora and Renji Forest in Bandipora. The operation has since been expanded to multiple areas in Baramulla and Bandipora districts.

The encounter in Sopore’s Nowpora area, involving terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, has resulted in two militants being neutralized. Additionally, in the ongoing gunfight in Renji Forest of Bandipora, two Indian Army soldiers sustained injuries.

Security forces including the Jammu & Kashmir Police, Indian Army, and CRPF are actively involved in the operation. Helicopters have been deployed for aerial surveillance in Bandipora to track down the militants.

Despite the efforts to contain the situation, civilians have been caught in the crossfire. One civilian has been reported injured in the encounter in Sopore. The injured have been evacuated to nearby medical facilities for treatment.

The encounter has prompted authorities to suspend classwork in Sopore as a precautionary measure, as reported by Kashmir Patriot.

The volatile situation in Jammu & Kashmir has been a cause of concern for authorities, with frequent encounters and clashes between militants and security forces. The region has witnessed a surge in militant activities in recent times, leading to increased vigilance and operations by security forces.

As the encounter in Sopore and surrounding areas continues, authorities are on high alert to ensure the safety and security of civilians and to neutralize any threats posed by militants in the region. Further details are awaited as the operation progresses.

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