Akhnoor encounter: Three terrorists killed in on-going gun battle
Jammu, Oct 28: Three terrorists have been killed in the on-going encounter in Akhnoor area of Jammu. The encounter took place after terrorists targeted an Army vehicle in Jogwan area near the Line of Control today morning; however, no injuries were reported in the incident, officials said.
An official said that terrorists fired upon an army ambulance at around 7 am in the Jogwan area, following which a massive search operation was launched.
He said that during the operation contact was established with the hiding terrorists. Leading to a fierce gun fight.
“In the ensuing encounter three terrorists have been neutralised, while the operation is going on,” he said.
Earlier, a high alert was sounded for Jammu’s border districts, including Jammu, Kathua, Samba, Poonch, and Rajouri after recent terror attacks in Ganderbal and Baramulla.
The alert was sounded after a meeting was chaired by additional director general of police (ADGP) Jammu, Anand Jain with district SSPs. (KNO)
