Budgam, September 4: One terrorist was neutralised in an ongoing joint operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam district, while security forces continue efforts to track down others believed to be hiding in the area.
Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF launched a search operation in the area. During the operation, troops observed suspicious movement and challenged the suspected terrorists, who opened fire. Security forces retaliated, resulting in the neutralisation of one terrorist.
An AK-series rifle and other war-like stores were recovered from the site.
The operation remains underway as security forces continue searches in the area to locate the other terrorists.
