Srinagar, 11 May 2022. Based on specific input generated by JKP, regarding likely presence of terrorists in the general area of Jal Kreeri, Anantnag, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by the Indian Army and JKP in the area at about 03:50 PM on 10 May 22.
Own Forces established an initial cordon around the suspected cluster of houses in the village and at around 06:20 PM, as the cordon was being tightened around the target house, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire on the Security Forces triggering an encounter. Own Forces swiftly returned fire and tightened the cordon. In the ensuing firefight, the terrorists attempting to break the cordon opened heavy volume of fire and threw grenades onto the Security Forces, in which four soldiers suffered injuries and were subsequently evacuated. The two terrorists were eventually neutralised. One AK series Rifle and other war like stores were recovered from the encounter location.
As per JKP records, the two neutralised terrorists have been identified as Arif Hussain Bhat, a resident of Hiwar, Anantnag, who had joined the proscribed terror outfit HM on 17 Jun 21 and Suhail Ah Lone, a resident of Augam, Kulgam of LeT and had been active since 08 Feb 2022.
