Srinagar: A tragic incident unfolded on Wednesday as three devoted officers from the safety forces, together with an Military Colonel, paid the final word value in a fierce confrontation with terrorists within the Kokernag space of the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir. Colonel Manpreet Singh, Main Ashish Dhonchak, and Deputy Superintendent of Jammu and Kashmir Police, Humayun Bhat, misplaced their lives throughout the gunfight that transpired within the Kokernag space of Anantnag district.
The harrowing gunfight occurred throughout the intervening evening between Tuesday and Wednesday when a joint operation by the police and Military was initiated to fight insurgency within the Garol village of Kokernag, located within the southern a part of Anantnag district. This operation, launched on Tuesday night, was briefly suspended throughout the evening, solely to be rekindled within the morning upon receiving credible intelligence suggesting the terrorists’ presence at a hideout.
The operation was meticulously executed based mostly on particular info pinpointing the terrorists’ location inside Garol. Colonel Singh, a valiant chief on the helm, led his crew with unwavering willpower. Tragically, he got here below enemy fireplace, sustaining crucial accidents throughout the trade. It is noteworthy that Colonel Singh was commanding the 19 RR unit of the Indian Military.
Choppers have been deployed by safety forces to evacuate the fallen officers’ our bodies, highlighting the severity and complexity of the scenario.
”I pay superb tributes to courageous hearts Col Manpreet Singh Maj Aashish Dhonchak, and DSP Humanyu, son of DIG Ghulam Hassan Bhat of Tral, for laying down their lives for the nation. Our safety forces are dedicated to rooting out terror from J&Okay soil and people behind the killing of right now’s heroes will not be spared. Urge prime military officers and police to trace down killers forthwith. Categorical my sympathies with the bereaved households, ” stated Altaf Thakur, BJP J&Okay spokesman.
TRF Claims Accountability
In the meantime, the terrorist outfit TRF has claimed duty for the encounter by way of social media and stated that its particular squad carried out the operation. Police and different safety companies are tight-lipped concerning the TRF’s declare however sources stated that the forest space of Kokernag the place this encounter befell is related with the Kulgam Hallen forests the place terrorist outfit PAFF (Individuals’s Anti-Fascist Entrance) had carried out an identical assault on Military final month on August 4, killing three troopers.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police had initially knowledgeable the general public concerning the unfolding encounter via their social media platform, stating, “Encounter has began in Kokernag space of Anantnag. Officers from the Military and JKP (Jammu and Kashmir Police) have been injured. Particulars shall comply with.”
#Encounter has began in #Kokernag space of #Anantnag. Officers from Military and JKP injured. Particulars shall comply with.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) September 13, 2023
One other Terrorist Gunned Down In Rajouri
In one other incident on the identical day, the relentless efforts of safety forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district resulted within the elimination of one other terrorist. This marked the continuation of a firefight that had erupted a day earlier between safety forces and terrorists.
Mukesh Singh, Extra Director Common of Police (ADGP), Jammu, reported, “The second terrorist has been gunned down within the ongoing encounter in Narla space of Rajouri.”
Yesterday, throughout the preliminary encounter within the Narla space, one terrorist was neutralized, however sadly, a soldier misplaced his life within the line of responsibility. Three safety personnel, together with a Particular Police Officer (SPO), have been additionally injured within the trade of gunfire.
