Jammu & Kashmir: Indian Army Kills 2 Terrorists in Srinagar, Foils Attempt to Disrupt Republic Day Celebrations
The Indian Armed forces foil terrorists’ attempt to disrupt Republic Day celebrations in Jammu and Kashmir.
Srinagar, January 26: The Indian security forces on Friday neutralised two terrorists during an encounter in Khonmah area of Srinagar and foiled militants’ attempts to disrupt Republic Day celebrations. The security forces have cordoned the area, and the encounter is still underway.
Based on intelligence inputs, the armed forces gheraoed the Khonmah area of Srinagar on Friday morning. Suspecting movements, the terrorist fired gun shots, and in retaliation, the armed forces too gave them a befitting answer. This resulted in the killing of two terrorists. As the area is tensed and the gunshots are still being heard, Jammu and Kashmir police have sealed the neighbourhood areas too. Jammu And Kashmir: Indian Army Kills One Terrorist in Pulwana, Encounter Underway.
As per the official reports, the encounter area is just nearly 15 kilometres away from Sher-i-Kashmir cricket Stadium in Srinagar, which is the main function of Republic day.
The reports of the encounter comes a day after militants lobbed grenades and attacked at five different places in the Kashmir valley on Friday. The militants had also lobbed grenade attacks at camps and posts of the CRPF.
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