Srinagar, 30 Jun 2022. On receipt of specific input about the presence of terrorists in the general area of village Kataran, Kulgam along the River Vishwa, the Indian Army and JKP launched a joint cordon and search operation in the area at about 3:00 PM on 29 Jun 22. An Initial cordon was laid by Security Forces, blocking possible escape
routes around the portion of densely forested area in the vicinity of the village, wherethe terrorists were suspected to be hiding. As the cordon was assuming its position, ataround 3:50 PM, terrorists in a bid to escape, brought down indiscriminate fire onto theSecurity Forces and lobbed grenades upon them. Own troops swiftly retaliated with
accurate fire and immediately evacuated the civilians to a safer zone to ensure theirsafety. Thereafter, employing co-ordinated and well-rehearsed battle drills, the SecurityForces neutralised the two terrorists. One AK series rifle, one Pistol and other warlikestores were recovered from the encounter area. As per JKP records, both of the
neutralised terrorists belonged to LeT and have been identified as Yasir Ahmad Wani, aresident of Wangund, Anantnag and Rayees Manzoor, a resident of Hir Pora, Shopian.
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