At least one soldier got injured as fresh firing resumed during an encounter between the militants and security forces in the Gujjarpati area of Zaloora in Sopore on Monday, officials said.
The encounter has been going on since late Sunday evening.
An official said that the operation was halted last night due to low visibility and darkness.
However, “with the first light of the day, fresh firing resumed. In an ensuing encounter, a soldier has been injured,” he informed the reporters here.
On Sunday, a joint team of the Army, Police, and central reserve police forces cordoned off the Gujjarpati area. During the search operation, a hideout was busted by the security forces.
While the security forces were busy unearthing the hideout, “The security forces team was fired upon, leading to an encounter.”
In a post on X, the Indian Army's Chinar Corps said, "On 19 Jan 25, based on specific intelligence input regarding the presence of terrorists, a Joint Cordon & Search Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice at Gujjarpatti, Sopore, Baramulla.
Suspicious activity was observed by vigilant troops and on being challenged, terrorists opened indiscriminate fire. Own troops effectively retaliated. Operation is in progress."
The official said that the operation is in progress and more details will be made public.
This is a developing story, and more details will be shared as they emerge.
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