Before the celebration of Independence Day (15 August), a heartbreaking news came from Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday morning. Captain Deepak Singh of 48 National Rifles (Indian Army) lost his life in an encounter with terrorists here. The martyred captain was taken to the hospital for treatment after being injured in the firing of terrorists. But he could not be saved. At present, the army has now avenged the martyrdom of its captain.
In fact, the army has killed a terrorist in a rapid action and his body is in the possession of the army. An American M4 assault rifle and an AK 47 rifle have been recovered from the terrorist. Apart from the killing of one terrorist, there is news of 3 more terrorists being killed. However, the death of these terrorists has not been confirmed. The army has found the body of one terrorist so far. The anti-terror operation of the Indian Army is continuing. The encounter between the army and the terrorists is going on continuously. Meanwhile, ADGP Jammu Anand Jain has visited Doda.
Encounter between army and terrorists in Assar area of Doda district
On the basis of special intelligence inputs, the Indian Army launched a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir Police in the forest near Patnitop in Assar area in Doda district late on Tuesday night. During this time, the army confirmed the presence of terrorists in the forest. After which an intermittent encounter started between the army and the terrorists. On Wednesday morning, while searching for terrorists in the forest, there was heavy firing again between the army and the terrorists. During this time, the terrorists targeted the Army Captain who was leading the operation and fired bullets at him. The terrorists also fired heavily on other soldiers.
Weapons and materials recovered from the forest
The Indian Army has informed that war-like equipment has been recovered from the forest during the operation. It is being told that an American M4 assault rifle has been recovered from the forest. Along with this, blood stains have been found in the forest area and three bags have been seized. Which contained the belongings of terrorists. Also, clothes are lying around. It is believed that many terrorists may be hiding in the forest of Assar. Apart from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Village Defense Committee personnel are also involved in this operation along with the Indian Army. The Indian Army has become aggressive in search of terrorists in all areas and forest areas.
