2 terrorists killed in encounter in J&K's Anantnag
What's the story
Two terrorists were gunned down by security forces during an encounter in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday.
The encounter is the second in one day.
Earlier in the morning, an encouter broke out when security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Khanyar locality following intelligence reports of terrorists' presence in the area.
The operation turned into an encounter after terrorists opened fire upon a search party, leading to retaliatory fire from the security forces.
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Operation ongoing
Chinar Corps, Indian Army tweets, "Based on specific input, a Joint Operation was launched by Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police & Srinagar Sector CRPF in gen area Halkan Gali, Anantnag. On 02 Nov 2024, suspicious movement near Halkan Gali was observed and challenged by… pic.twitter.com/mwoaDgkEDH
— ANI (@ANI) November 2, 2024
Situation update
2 migrant workers shot by terrorists in J&K
Before Saturday's encounters, two migrant laborers were shot at by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Friday.
Both victims are from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. They were working as daily wagers for the Jal Shakti Department.
The attack on non-locals occurred 12 days after terrorists killed a doctor and six migrant workers at a construction site in Sonamarg, Ganderbal district.