Security Forces Kill Terrorist in Ganderbal Encounter

In Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal district, security forces killed one terrorist during an overnight encounter on Tuesday, the Indian Army reported on Wednesday. The clash occurred in the Arhama area, where a joint team of Army personnel and Jammu and Kashmir Police had launched a cordon and search operation based on specific intelligence about suspicious movement.

The operation began late Tuesday after reports of potential militant activity in the forested region. According to the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps, vigilant troops spotted suspicious activity during the initial search. When challenged, the suspects opened fire, prompting an immediate retaliation from the security forces. The exchange involved intermittent gunfire, leading the team to reorganize the cordon tactically while responding with calibrated precision.

"The cordon was tactically reorganised amidst the intermittent firing underway. Own troops effectively retaliated with a calibrated response, resulting in one terrorist being eliminated," the Army stated in an update. Officials confirmed that the operation remains active, with additional reinforcements deployed to tighten the perimeter and prevent any escapes....