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Terrorist killed by security forces in J-K’s Kishtwar, ops to flush out the rest continue

The Army said the forces engaged in a firefight on April 9

The operation is still underway, and two more terrorists are believed to be holed up in the area, sources said. (File Photo)

Security forces on Friday killed a terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.

“Based on specific intelligence, a joint search and destroy operation along with JKP (J&K Police) was launched on April 9 in Chhatru forest, Kishtwar,” the Army said.

It said that once contact was established, “the terrorists were effectively engaged and a firefight ensued. One terrorist has thus far been neutralised”.

“Despite hostile terrain and adverse weather, relentless operations by our brave soldiers continue,” the statement added.

Sources said the slain terrorist appears to be a foreigner.

The operation is still underway, and two more terrorists are believed to be holed up in the area, sources said.

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