Two terrorists were reportedly killed in an encounter near the Line of Control (LoC) on Tuesday, as per the statement of the police. The incident took place in the Dobanar area of Machil, in Kupwara district of north Kashmir. Kashmir Zone police tweeted that the encounter was conducted in a joint operation by the police and army personnel.
As per the initial reports, two terrorists were neutralised and the search operation was still underway. The police and the army are yet to confirm the identities of the terrorists or any groups they belonged to.
Due to frequent terrorist infiltration from across the border, Jammu and Kashmir has been facing several security challenges over the years. The Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police have been conducting regular operations in the region to maintain law and order.
The local police have urged the residents of surrounding areas to stay cautious and report any suspicious activities to the authorities. The authorities have also advised people not to believe in any rumours and maintain calm in the area.
It is worth noting that Kupwara district in north Kashmir has been prone to terrorist infiltration from across the border. The security forces are on high alert and regularly conduct search operations to prevent any untoward incident in the region.
The incident comes at a time when India is battling the COVID-19 pandemic and tensions have been high between India and its neighbouring country, China. The Indian government has been taking measures to deal with any threat to national security, both internally and externally.
The police and army personnel have been lauded for their brave efforts in neutralising the terrorists and maintaining peace and security in the region. The authorities have assured that they are fully prepared to deal with any security challenges that may arise in the future.
