Anantnag Encounter: LeT, PAFF received major setback with terrorists neutralisation, says J&K Police

Nov 03, 2024

Anantnag (J&K) November 03 (ANI): Talking about the Anantnag Encounter, Brigadier Anirudh Chauhan, Commander 2 Sector RR, on November 02 said, "Indian Army and J&K Police conducted a successful joint operation, Operation Halkan Gali, in a difficult terrain... We received a breakthrough when we received definite information that this terrorist group has returned to Laroo and is active there. Indian Army and J&K police made a joint plan and launched Operation Halkan Gali, in which Indian Army's 19 RR, 1 Para SF, 7 Para SF, and J&K Police acted together... Both terrorists were neutralised. Heavy ammunition and explosives were recovered from the terrorists... These two had previously attacked an Indian Army Camp in Kulgam in October 2023 and were involved in the killing of many non-locals... LeT and PAF have received a major setback with their neutralisation..." Javid Ahmad Matoo, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South Kashmir Range, said, "As you know, an encounter took place this morning in Halkan Gali, which falls under the jurisdiction of Larno Police Station. Two local terrorists were neutralised in this encounter. This operation was carried out by J&K Police and Army personnel after a raid in the area this morning. We had received information about the movement of terrorists in this area. An encounter occurred during the operation, resulting in the death of both terrorists..."