In a series of confrontations between security forces and terrorists in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, two soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter in the Kokernag area, officials confirmed. The injured personnel were promptly evacuated, and operations in the area continued.
The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps shared details of the ongoing operation on X, stating, “Based on specific intelligence input, a Joint Operation was launched by Indian Army, Jammu Kashmir Police and CRPF today in general area Kokernag, Anantnag. Contact was established and firefight ensued. Two personnel have been injured and evacuated from the area. Operations are in progress.”
OP GAGARMANDU, #Anantnag
Based on specific intelligence input, a Joint Operation was launched by #IndianArmy, @JmuKmrPolice & @crpf_srinagar today in general area Kokernag, Anantnag. Contact was established and firefight ensued. Two personnel have been injured and evacuated from… pic.twitter.com/24DEESGtGZ
— Chinar Corps🍁 – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) August 10, 2024
Jammu-Kashmir: Another Encounter In Ahlan Gagarmandu Area
Earlier in the day, another encounter erupted in the Ahlan Gagarmandu area of Anantnag district. The Kashmir Zone Police announced the development on X, posting, “Encounter has started at Ahlan Gagarmandu area of District Anantnag. Police and Security forces are on the job.”
#Encounter has started at Ahlan Gagarmandu area of District #Anantnag. Police and Security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) August 10, 2024
In a related development, the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday released sketches of four terrorists last spotted in the Dhoks of Malhar, Bani, and Seojdhar in the Kathua district. The police have also offered a reward of ₹5 lakh for information leading to their capture.
These incidents are part of a recent surge in terror-related activities in the Jammu region, which has seen attacks on army convoys in Kathua and encounters in Doda and Udhampur.
