A tense standoff between militants and government forces in the Gadole area of Kokernag, located in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, resulted in injuries to an Army officer and a Police officer on Wednesday.
According to reports, a joint operation involving the local Police and the Army was launched to conduct a cordon and search operation in Kokernag, as part of ongoing security operations in the region.
Quoting a senior police official news agency GNS reported that during the initial exchange of fire, an Army officer and a Police officer sustained gunshot wounds. Both injured personnel were swiftly evacuated to a nearby hospital for immediate medical treatment.
#Encounter has started in #Kokernag area of #Anantnag. Officers from Army and JKP injured. Details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) September 13, 2023
As the combined team of security forces cautiously approached the suspected location, militants concealed in the area opened fire, leading to a heated gunfight.
Confirming the exchange of gunfire, a senior police officer stated that the situation was evolving, with more details pending.
Additional details will follow as the situation develops.
Meanwhile, there is an ongoing gunfight between militants and security forces in Narla Rajouri where two militants has been gunned down so far.
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