The DGP visited the Singhpora-Chatroo area on Thursday, where a major anti-terror operation was underway, to review the anti-terror operation and assess the ground situation and operational strategy
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Jammu and Kashmir DGP Nalin Prabhat visited Kishtwar district where one soldier was killed during an exchange of fire, while four terrorists were still believed to be holed up in the area, officials said, reported news agency PTI.
The DGP visited the Singhpora-Chatroo area on Thursday, where a major anti-terror operation was underway, to review the anti-terror operation and assess the ground situation and operational strategy, a police spokesperson said.
Accompanied by IGP (Jammu Zone) Bhim Sen Tuti and DIG Shridhar Patil, the DGP held detailed discussions with senior officers from the police, army and paramilitary forces leading the operation in the dense forested terrain, she said, reported PTI.
The joint operation is being carried out by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of J-K Police, the army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), following a brief exchange of fire on Thursday.
A massive combing operation was launched to flush out the terrorists suspected to be hiding in the area, the spokesperson said.
Senior officers, including the Kishtwar SSP, are camping at the site to ensure seamless coordination among the forces, she added, reported PTI.
The DGP interacted with the personnel on the ground, lauding their efforts and urging them to continue working with resolve.
He also issued specific directions to bring all those involved in terrorist activities to justice, reiterating the police force's commitment to sustained counter-terrorism operations to uphold peace and stability in the region, the spokesperson said.
Meanwhile, an encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Singhpora area of Chatroo continued for the second day in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar.
One jawan lost his life in the line of duty during the ongoing operation, as per Army officials.
In an official statement on X, White Knight Corps said, "During the ongoing operation, fierce gunfight is continuing. One of our Brave hearts sustained grievous injuries in the exchange of fire and has succumbed despite best medical efforts. Operation is in progress.
"The encounter began in the early hours after security forces established contact with terrorists in the Chhatru area. The Jammu and Kashmir Police also confirmed the exchange of fire in the area. Exchange of fire started between Security Forces and terrorists in the Singhpora area of Chhatru in Kishtwar," the Jammu and Kashmir Police said in a brief statement.
(With inputs from PTI and ANI)
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