J&K: 4 terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in Poonch
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Poonch, July 18: In yet another elimination of militants, four terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu & Kashmir's Poonch.
According to Indian Army officials, the first engagement between security forces took place around 11.30 pm on Monday after which drones were deployed along with other night surveillance equipment.
Operation Trinetra II.
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In a major Cordon and Search Operation, acting on specific intelligence four terrorists were eliminated in a Joint Operation by #IndianArmy & @JKP near Sindarah and Maidana villages in tehsil #Surankote of #Poonch district. Along with the terrorists four… pic.twitter.com/OFtSNmdDVs
"At dawn today, the encounter started again with a heavy exchange of fire between the security forces and terrorists," they said.
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It was a joint operation involving the Indian Army's Special Forces, Rashtriya Rifles and the Jammu and Kashmir police in the Sindhara area of Poonch.
The terrorists killed in the operation are most likely foreign terrorists, said Indian Army officials, adding that their identities are being ascertained.