Terrorist killed in ongoing gunfight in Dachigam forest belt of Sgr

Srinagar : A terrorist has been killed in an ongoing gunfight between security forces and terrorists in the upper reaches of the Dachigam forest area Harwan area of Srinagar, Officials said.

Gunshots were initially heard late Monday night in the area, prompting a swift response by security forces during a Cordon and Search Operation.

An official told the news agency that gunfire was reported during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) launched following specific intelligence inputs. He said the body of a terrorist has been spotted and operation is on in the area.

Earlier, as security forces approached a suspected hideout, the hiding terrorists opened fire, which was immediately retaliated. The area remains cordoned off, and the operation is ongoing.

In an update, the Kashmir Zone Police tweeted on X: “Based on specific intelligence input, joint parties of SFs launched CASO in the upper reaches of Dachigam forest. Contact established. OP is in progress. Details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice.”

Further details are awaited as the operation continues—(KNO)