Massive search ops launched in Kathua Distt
STATE TIMES NEWS
Jammu: A terrorist was shot dead by security forces during an encounter after ultras on Tuesday evening opened fire at a village in Kathua district, police said.
The terrorists struck Saida Sukhal village near Koota Mode in the Hiranagar sector, a police spokesperson said, adding details of the incident are awaited.
Officials said police and other security forces were rushed to the village following suspicious movement of three persons around 7.45 pm.
A couple of gunshots were heard, believed to be fired by the suspected terrorists, after some people raised an alarm, they said.
One terrorist was killed in the exchange of firing and a search operation is on to track down the other terrorists believed to be holed up in the village, the officials said. A civilian identified as Bitu, who had suffered grievous injuries in one of his arms in the terrorist firing, was evacuated to hospital, the officials said.
Minister of State in PMO Dr Jitendra Singh has said, “I am in continuous online contact with DC #Kathua Rakesh Minhas in the wake of terrorist attack on a house in village Saida in #Hiranagar sector close to the International Border. I am also in touch with SSP Kathua Anayat Ali Choudhary who is on the spot.
The owner of the house that was attacked (name not to be disclosed) is also in touch on mobile phone. Joint Police & Para military operation is going on. One terrorist neutralised so far. I and my office are in constant touch and keeping a close watch on the developments.”
