Insta
IPS Officer’s Brother Among Three Terrorists Killed In Security Operation In South Kashmir’s Shopian
Swarajya Staff
Jan 22, 2019, 02:01 PM | Updated 02:01 PM IST
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Three terrorists, including the brother of a serving IPS officer, have been slain in an ongoing operation by security forces in South Kashmir’s Shopian district today (22 January), reports Deccan Herald. An Army soldier was also wounded in the encounter.
The clash broke out after a joint force of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Police began conducting a cordon-and-search operation in Shopian’s Shirmal village;. The operation was launched on the basis of intelligence inputs of suspected terrorists hiding there.
During the search operation, terrorists opened fire on the security forces, and three of them were killed in retaliatory firing. It is believed that a fourth terrorist may have managed to flee the encounter site.
One of those militants who was eliminated has been identified as Shamshul Haq Mengnoo, whose elder brother Inamul Haq is an IPS officer of the 2012 batch and is currently serving in the North-East.
Local villagers tried interfering during the encounter, with many of them marching to the site of the gunfight while pelting stones on the security forces. The security forces responded by dispersing the mob with tear gas.
Save & read from anywhere!
Bookmark stories for easy access on any device or the Swarajya app.
Introducing ElectionsHQ + 50 Ground Reports Project
The 2024 elections might seem easy to guess, but there are some important questions that shouldn't be missed.
Do freebies still sway voters? Do people prioritise infrastructure when voting? How will Punjab vote?
The answers to these questions provide great insights into where we, as a country, are headed in the years to come.
Swarajya is starting a project with an aim to do 50 solid ground stories and a smart commentary service on WhatsApp, a one-of-a-kind. We'd love your support during this election season.
Click below to contribute.