JK News Today

Srinagar, 06 May 2023. On specific information of terrorist’s presence in village Karhama, Kunzer area of Baramulla district, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by Army and JKP along with CRPF and SSB in the area.

The area was cordoned and contact established at about 04.10 AM today in the morning. In the ensuing firefight the terrorist was eliminated. He has been identified by JKP as Abid Ahmad Wani R/o Yarhol Babapora Kulgam, linked to terror outfit LeT. On detailed search of the area, one AK series rifle with 2 magazines and other war like stores were recovered from the site.

It is assessed that this terrorist was part of a plan to target road Srinagar- Gulmarg. Operation Karhama is a major achievement for the security forces in their efforts to ensure stable security situation in the Kashmir Valley.