The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a joint operation in Baramulla district following reports of suspicious terrorist activity. The operation is currently ongoing and was initiated based on intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists in the Panipura area of Sopore, Baramulla.
The Army reported that when confronted, the suspected terrorists opened fire indiscriminately. In response, their troops retaliated effectively, and the operation continues. This incident is part of a concerning trend of rising terrorist activities in Jammu and Kashmir.
On Wednesday morning, security forces engaged in a confrontation with terrorists in the Margi area of Lolab, Kupwara. In a separate encounter, security personnel successfully neutralized one terrorist in Bandipora.
On Tuesday, another encounter took place between security forces and terrorists in the Chuntawadi Kaitsan area of Bandipora, leading to a coordinated operation involving the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Additionally, Jammu and Kashmir police, alongside the 22RR and 92 BN CRPF, apprehended a terrorist associate named Ashiq Hussain Wani from Tujar Shareef in Sopore.
The surge in terrorist activities is further highlighted by a grenade attack on November 3rd at the Tourist Reception Centre (TRC) and a weekly market in Srinagar, resulting in injuries to twelve people, including one woman.
Recent weeks have witnessed a series of violent incidents, including the elimination of two terrorists during an encounter in Anantnag district on November 2nd and the neutralization of three terrorists in a high-stakes operation in Akhnoor on October 29th, following an attack on an Army convoy.
Tragically, on October 20th, a terrorist attack on a tunnel construction site along the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal district resulted in the deaths of a doctor and six construction workers.
The ongoing joint operation in Baramulla underscores the commitment of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police to maintaining peace and security in the region. The recent rise in terrorist activity has raised significant concerns regarding safety and stability, prompting authorities to take decisive action to address the situation.
