Army Colonel, Major & DSP Of Jammu And Kashmir Police Killed In Gunfight With Terrorists In Anantnag

An Indian Army Colonel, a Major, and a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) of Jammu and Kashmir Police were reportedly killed in an encounter with terrorists in Anantnag district.

Anantnag Encounter

The encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on September 13.

Earlier on September 12, security forces killed two terrorists during a gunfight that broke out in the Narla area of Rajouri.

“Troops cordoned the terrorists and heavy firefight ensued on September 12 wherein one terrorist was killed on the same night. Despite bad weather and hostile terrain, the second terrorist was pursued and neutralized on the morning of September 13 after heavy firing throughout the night,” the Defence PRO stated.

“Large quantity of warlike stores have been recovered, including Pakistan marking medicines. One soldier of 63 RR has made the supreme sacrifice and three soldiers have been injured, along with an SPO. An Army dog has also laid down her life,” it added.