One terrorist was killed in an ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. The encounter was initiated after intelligence inputs revealed the presence of terrorists in the area. A larger strategy has been devised to hunt down a group of around 70 foreign terrorists operating in multiple districts of the Jammu division.
Terrorist Killed in Ongoing Encounter in Doda District of Jammu and Kashmir
On the morning of February 23, 2023, a terrorist was killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. The encounter was initiated after intelligence inputs revealed the presence of terrorists in the Assar area of Doda.
According to police officials, the slain terrorist has been identified as Arshad Mir, a resident of Bhatyas village in Doda district. Mir was a member of the banned terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).
Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area following intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists. As the security forces closed in, the terrorists opened fire, triggering the encounter.
A larger strategy has been devised to hunt down a group of around 70 foreign terrorists operating in multiple districts of the Jammu division. These terrorists are believed to have infiltrated into India from Pakistan through the International Border.
Background
Doda district has a history of militancy and has been a stronghold of terrorist groups like JeM and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). In the past few years, there have been several encounters between security forces and terrorists in the district.
In March 2021, two Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in the forest area of Doda district. In May 2022, three militants were killed in an encounter in the Ghat area of Doda.
FAQs
As of the latest reports, the encounter is still ongoing. Security forces are conducting a search operation in the area to apprehend any remaining terrorists.
The slain terrorist has been identified as Arshad Mir, a member of the banned terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammad.
There are an estimated 70 foreign terrorists operating in multiple districts of the Jammu division. These terrorists pose a significant threat to the security of the region.
Doda district has been a stronghold of terrorist groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad and Lashkar-e-Taiba. There have been several encounters between security forces and terrorists in the district in the past few years.
Indian security forces are taking several measures to prevent infiltration of terrorists into Jammu and Kashmir, including increased surveillance along the International Border, construction of a border fence, and deployment of additional personnel.
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