Anantnag encounter: Civilian succumbs to injuries, death toll climbs to 3
The Hindu
Three dead in Anantnag anti-terror operation, including two Army personnel, as hunt for fleeing terrorists intensifies.
The death toll in the overnight anti-terror operation in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir rose to three on Sunday (August 11, 2024) as one of the two civilians injured in the encounter succumbed, officials said.
Abdul Rashid Dar, who was injured in terrorist firing on Saturday, succumbed to injuries at a hospital here early Sunday, the officials said.
“Two Army personnel were killed and two civilians injured in a fierce gunfight with terrorists in the Ahlan Gagarmandu forest area of Anantnag district at an altitude of 10,000 feet on Saturday”, officials said.
The operation to hunt down the ultras continued despite the challenging topography.
The firefight started on Saturday evening during a cordon and search operation that was initiated by the security forces based on intelligence reports indicating the presence of terrorists in the remote Ahlan Gagarmandu forest in the Kokernag belt.
Also Read: Why is militancy on the rise in Jammu? | Explained
According to officials, a group of terrorists opened fire at the joint search parties comprising Army personnel, including para commandos, and local police.
Amit Shah announces a circular economy model to boost dairy farmers' income by 20% in five years through innovative practices.
Encroachments around Tiruchi's Fort Gateway cleared by ASI following a Madras High Court order, enhancing heritage protection efforts.
A 76-year-old man's body was found after family struggled financially, remaining with him for three days before police intervened.
SDPI critiques BJP's three-decade lack of development in Dakshina Kannada, highlighting failures in major projects and infrastructure improvements.
Road & Buildings dept. registers record-breaking progress in two years
27,277 nominations filed for 4,158 sarpanch posts under third phase
Rights organizations demand transparency from the Andhra Pradesh government regarding the confidential MoU with Google for a data center.
Parents and students protest in Varuna against the closure of local government schools amidst government merger plans.
Scholar emphasises that without social and economic equality, political democracy becomes meaningless and vulnerable to authoritarianism.
Eight arrested in Hyderabad with 16 kg of ganja and illegal liquor during coordinated raids by the Telangana Excise Department.
Kerala women, facing rising crime and misrule, are poised to voice their concerns through the ballot, says Jebi Mather.
Minister Kandula Durgesh announces efforts to establish the National School of Drama in Andhra Pradesh to enhance cultural institutions.
G.K. Mani reports S. Ramadoss filed a complaint against Anbumani for allegedly submitting fake documents to the Election Commission.