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Army says 2 terrorists killed in Udhampur operation
The Hindu··17 Sept
The Army said two terrorists were killed in a joint overnight operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district. White Knight Corps troops, police and the CRPF acted in Brattal after inputs on September 16-17. The Army said the operation continues with search and surveillance. Officials said the cordon contact began around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night.
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What It Means For You
- Security forces remain deployed in Brattal Sohan and Khubban areas of Majalta while searches continue.
- Residents in the remote high-altitude forest belt may see continued troop movement and cordons.
- Officials said the area saw heavy fire on Thursday morning as suspects tried to break the cordon.
What's Happening
- The Army's White Knight Corps said confirmed inputs pointed to terrorists in Brattal, Udhampur.
- BusinessLine reported the action was codenamed Operation Sohan during the September 16-17 night.
- The Hindu said officials linked the suspects to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad; the Army post did not name affiliations.
Where the Operation Unfolded
- Officials said movement of a terrorist group was noticed in dense forest last week.
- A few rounds of firing and blasts were heard shortly after the operation began, officials said.
- Search and surveillance were continuing when last reports were received, the Army said.
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