Saturday, March 14, 2026
15.4 C
Srinagar

Anantnag ops enters Day 6: Massive combing operation launched to flush out hiding militants

Srinagar: Security forces continued the search operation in the dense woods of Anantnag on the sixth day on Monday.

There had been no firing from either side since last evening at Gadol Kokernag and security forces continued combing operation in the area, officials said.

There was no report of any militant casualties so far.

The operation has been going on since Wednesday after two decorated Army officers, Colonel Manpreet Singh, Commanding Officer of the 19 Rashtriya Rifles, his company commander, Major Aashish Dhonchak, also from the 19 RR, and Deputy Superintendent of Police Himayun Muzamil Bhat, were killed and two other soldiers were injured in a gun battle in the area.

Hot this week

Over 4,700 Pilgrims from J&K to Perform Hajj; First Batch to Depart Srinagar on April 18

Srinagar, March 13,: Around 4,717 pilgrims from Jammu and...

Thousands Offer Jumat-ul-Vida Prayers at Hazratbal Shrine as Authorities Disallow Congregation at Jamia Masjid

Srinagar, March 13,: Thousands of devotees gathered at the...

Srinagar–Leh Highway Remains Closed for Fourth Day After Heavy Snowfall, Vehicles Stranded in Drass and Sonamarg

Ganderbal, March 13,: The strategic Srinagar–Leh highway remained closed...

Farooq Abdullah Says Restoring Statehood to J&K Will Improve Situation

Jammu, March 13,: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on...

Topics

spot_img

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img