Udhampur: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti, on Tuesday said that a cop has been killed in the ongoing military operation against militants in Udhampur district, while militants have fled toward the dense forest after initial firefight.
Speaking with reporters, the IGP Jammu, said a cordon-and-search operation was launched yesterday evening in Soan village following a specific input. “The input proved accurate, and an encounter broke out when a small team of the Special Operations Group (SOG) came under fire from militants.”
He said that during the exchange of fire, cop Amjad Ali Khan of Poonch, sustained critical injuries. “He was immediately evacuated for medical treatment, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries due to excessive blood loss,” the IGP said.
The IGP further said that after the initial firefight, militants fled toward the dense forest. “The entire region has been cordoned off, and a joint combing operation has been launched with the support of the Indian Army and CRPF,” he said.
“The terrain is extremely difficult, with hilly features and thick forest cover. As per the original intelligence, three militants were hiding there, which was later confirmed during the encounter. The operation is going on to track them,” he said.
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