NEW DELHI: A Jammu and Kashmir Police Head Constable, Bashir Ahmed, was killed on Sunday throughout a fierce encounter with terrorists within the Kathua district. The incident occurred in village Kog, beneath the jurisdiction of Billawar Police Station, the place safety forces had been conducting a search operation.
Bashir Ahmed managed to gun down one terrorist earlier than succumbing to his accidents within the trade of fireplace.The police confirmed the martyrdom of the officer, describing his actions as a “supreme sacrifice.” Two different officers, deputy superintendent of police Sukhbir and Assistant Sub-Inspector Niaz Ahmed, additionally sustained accidents within the encounter. Each had been airlifted for therapy and are reported to be secure.
The encounter started after safety forces acquired intelligence concerning the presence of three to 4 terrorists within the distant village. Following the data, a joint operation was launched by the police and safety forces. Whereas one terrorist was neutralized, the seek for further suspects is ongoing.
“We had been knowledgeable concerning the presence of terrorists within the space, resulting in the operation,” stated further director common of police (ADGP) Anand Jain. “Sadly, Head Constable Bashir Ahmed was martyred, and two others had been injured. We’re persevering with the search and imagine the remaining terrorists are international operatives.”
The incident occurred only a day after related assaults in the identical area, elevating issues about safety through the upcoming third part of meeting polls in Jammu and Kashmir. ADGP Jain assured that preparations have been made to stop any disruptions through the elections, stating, “We’re guaranteeing that no terror assaults or violence happen through the polling.”
The operation in Kathua stays ongoing as safety forces comb the realm for any remaining threats.
