Police Officer Dies in Encounter with Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir
In Jammu and Kashmir, a police officer died and another was injured during an encounter with terrorists in the village of Kog (Mandli) in Kathua district. The Additional Director General of Police, Jammu, confirmed the incident, stating that Head Constable Bashir Ahmed lost his life and an Assistant Sub-Inspector was injured.
Meanwhile, in Kulgam district, two terrorists were killed in a separate encounter. DNA samples have been collected to identify the bodies, and security forces recovered arms and ammunition, including 2 AK-47 rifles, 5 magazines, and pistols. Javed Ahmad Matoo, DIG South Kashmir, mentioned that one of the terrorists might be Umesh Ahmed Wani from Chawalgam village in Kulgam.
Earlier in the day, three army personnel and one police officer were injured in the Kulgam encounter, but their condition is stable. The encounter began after security forces received information about terrorist movements in the Arigam area and started a search operation. The joint operation was conducted by the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
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Encounter -: An encounter is a fight or battle between police or soldiers and criminals or terrorists.
Terrorists -: Terrorists are people who use violence to create fear and achieve their goals, often against the government or civilians.
Jammu and Kashmir -: Jammu and Kashmir is a region in northern India, known for its beautiful mountains and also for conflicts and violence.
Kathua district -: Kathua is a district in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir.
Additional Director General of Police -: The Additional Director General of Police is a high-ranking officer in the police department.
Kulgam district -: Kulgam is another district in the Kashmir region of Jammu and Kashmir.
DNA samples -: DNA samples are tiny pieces of material from a person’s body, like hair or skin, used to identify them.
Arms and ammunition -: Arms and ammunition refer to weapons and bullets used in fighting.