Srinagar: There was a brief exchange of fire between terrorists and the army in the Rangi forests of Bandipora. Two army soldiers were injured, the condition of both is said to be stable. According to a top police officer, the Army was carrying out a search operation in the upper reaches of Rangi forests of Bandipora after receiving intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area.
During the search operation, the hiding terrorists opened fire on the search party, resulting in minor injuries to two soldiers. Both injured soldiers were promptly shifted to the hospital, and they are reported to be safe.
“A contact was established between #terrorists and security forces in the early morning in Renji forest area of Aragam, #Bandipora,” Kashmir Zone Police said on X.
A contact was established between #terrorists and security forces in the early morning in Renji forest area of Aragam, #Bandipora. Search operation is going on.@JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) April 24, 2024