Says operation launched on credible input; terrorists hiding in dense forest, area under tight cordon
Fazil Mir / Shivam Bakshi
Jammu, Dec 16 (KNC): Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti, on Tuesday confirmed that a Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel was martyred during an encounter with terrorists in the Majalta area of Udhampur district.
Speaking to media persons, on sidelines of wreth lying of martyred SOG personnel IGP Tuti, as per news agency Kashmir News Corner — KNC, said that on the basis of specific intelligence inputs, security forces launched an operation in the Majalta area on Monday evening. The input proved accurate, and security forces soon established contact with the terrorists, leading to an exchange of fire.
He said a small SOG team was initially involved in the operation. During the firefight, SOG personnel Amjad Ali Khan, a resident of Poonch, sustained critical injuries. “Efforts were made to evacuate and save him, but due to excessive blood loss, he succumbed to his injuries. We have lost a brave officer,” the IGP said.
IGP Tuti further stated that after the initial exchange of fire, the terrorists managed to flee towards the dense forest area. However, all escape routes have been sealed, and a tight cordon has been established in the region.
“The anti-terror operation is still ongoing. An extensive combing operation has been launched with the support of the Army and additional security forces who have been rushed to the area,” he said.
According to preliminary inputs, three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area. “The intelligence input was credible, and during the firefight, the presence of three terrorists was confirmed,” the IGP added.
Security forces continue to remain on high alert as the search operation progresses in the forested terrain.
Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat, and other senior police officials paid floral tributes and offered condolences to the bereaved family. (KNC)
