Srinagar, 24 Apr 22. Based on specific input generated by JKP regarding the likely presence of unidentified terrorists in the general area of Mirhama, Kulgam, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the Indian Army and JKP in the area at 5:05 PM on 23 Apr 22. At around 5:50 PM, while the initial cordon was being laid around a group of houses, where the terrorists were suspected to be hiding, two terrorists jumped out of a house, firing indiscriminately in all directions, with an aim of breaking the cordon. However, precision engagement by own forces resulted in the neutralization of both the terrorists.
Search of the houses commenced on 24 Apr 22 at 5:30 AM. Weapons and other warlike stores have been recovered from the encounter site. According to JKP, both neutralized terrorists belonged to the proscribed terror tanzeem JeM and have been identified as Sultan Pathan and Zabiullah, both residents of Pakistan and active since 2018.
