Speaking at a Security Council debate on emerging threats to civilians and protecting them, Ambassador Harish dismissed Pakistan's claims that civilians were targeted during Operation Sindoor by drawing attention to the open nexus between terrorists and the Pakistani government and military.
The members of the association expressed outrage at the killing of tourists by terrorists, calling upon the Indian government not to ignore such incidents anymore
Sources with Jammu and Kashmir Police told IANS that the exchange of fire took place when a team of security forces were busting a suspected terrorist hideout in the area. Security forces retaliated and opened fire after the terrorists fired a few shots
Firing started during cordon and search operation launched by security forces after specific input about the presence of terrorists in the area, say officials
The encounter began around 11 am when joint search teams from the Army and police confronted the terrorists in the Keshwan forest, located a few kilometers from where the bullet-riddled bodies of VDGs Nazir Ahmad and Kuldeep Kumar were discovered.
Intelligence agencies believe terror handlers sitting across the border in Pakistan have been frustrated due to largely people participative and peaceful Lok Sabha and Assembly elections in J&K
Two to three terrorists holed up in the cordon area, officials said, adding that additional forces rushed to area to strengthened cordon and the operation
Over 4,000 highly trained soldiers, including elite Para commandos and those trained in mountain warfare, deployed in the mountainous areas of Jammu division