Security beefed up in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur after four militants were killed during a gunfight with security forces at Nagrota along Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir.
Four terrorists killed in Nagrota encounter
Encounter breaks out in Jammu Kashmir's Nagrota
18:03 November 19
Security beefed up in Udhampur
13:57 November 19
Nagrota Encounter
12:14 November 19
Inspector General (Jammu Zone)
Four suspected militants killed during Nagrota gunfight, two cops injured
Four suspected militants were killed on Thursday during a gunfight with security forces at Nagrota along Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
"During a routine check, a truck was intercepted at 5 am near the Ban toll plaza. The driver of the truck fled and is still at large. During the search, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel along with police were fired upon by the militants hiding in the truck, " Mukesh Singh, Inspector General (Jammu Zone), said while addressing a Press conference in Jammu.
He further said, "They (militants) used heavy ammunition and grenades were also lobbed at the security forces. The gunfight which lasted for around three hours started when forces retaliated."
"All the militants have been eliminated. A total of 11 AK-47 rifles have been recovered from them and further investigations are underway," he added.
Speaking about the motive of militants, the IGP said: "It appears that the militants were planning for a big attack. This kind of seizure is unprecedented. It is very much possible that they were targeting the District Development Councils election. However, investigations are still underway."
Meanwhile, two cops have also received minor injuries during the gunbattle.
The injured have been identified as Kuldeep Raj (32) of Akhnoor and Mohammad Ishaq Malik (40) of Neel Qasim Banihal Ramban by the police. Both have been admitted in GMC Jammu with neck injuries, their condition is said to be stable.
This is not the first time a gunfight has taken place in the area. Earlier in January, this year, militants had opened fire at a police team posted in the same area, triggering a gunfight in which three militants were killed and a policeman was injured.
09:54 November 19
Weapons recovered from the site.
Jammu and Kashmir police have recovered weapons from the site of encounter in Nagrota, in which four terrorists have been killed and on constable was also injured.
09:18 November 19
CCTV visuals
Director-General of Police Dilbag Singh said a group of four JeM terrorists had infiltrated into India through the International Border in Samba on Wednesday night.
They were travelling in a truck on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which was intercepted by the police at a toll plaza near Nagrota.
After they were intercepted, the heavily armed terrorists threw grenades at the police party which resulted in splinter injuries to two policemen. During the gun battle, the truck caught fire.
The area has been cordoned off and additional forces have reached the spot.
According to the police, the terrorists belong to the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group.
This is the second such encounter on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway this year.
In January, three terrorists were gunned down by the security forces. They had adopted a similar modus operandi by hiding inside a truck.
06:42 November 19
Encounter breaks out near toll plaza in Jammu
Encounter breaks out in Jammu Kashmir's Nagrota
Four terrorists killed in ongoing Nagrota encounter
Jammu: Four terrorists have been killed in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces near Ban Toll Plaza in the Nagrota area of Jammu district here on Thursday morning, officials said.
According to the police, the gunfight started at around 5 am near the Ban toll plaza area along the Srinagar - Jammu national highway.
"Militants hiding in a private vehicle opened fire at the security forces posted near Ban toll plaza. Security personnel retaliated resulting in a gunfight," a senior police officer said, adding that the area has been sealed and no civil traffic movement is allowed from Nagrota to Udhampur.
The encounter is still underway. Security has also been tightened in the Nagrota area.
More details are awaited.
18:03 November 19
Security beefed up in Udhampur
Security beefed up in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur after four militants were killed during a gunfight with security forces at Nagrota along Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir.
13:57 November 19
Nagrota Encounter
12:14 November 19
Inspector General (Jammu Zone)
Four suspected militants killed during Nagrota gunfight, two cops injured
Four suspected militants were killed on Thursday during a gunfight with security forces at Nagrota along Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
"During a routine check, a truck was intercepted at 5 am near the Ban toll plaza. The driver of the truck fled and is still at large. During the search, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel along with police were fired upon by the militants hiding in the truck, " Mukesh Singh, Inspector General (Jammu Zone), said while addressing a Press conference in Jammu.
He further said, "They (militants) used heavy ammunition and grenades were also lobbed at the security forces. The gunfight which lasted for around three hours started when forces retaliated."
"All the militants have been eliminated. A total of 11 AK-47 rifles have been recovered from them and further investigations are underway," he added.
Speaking about the motive of militants, the IGP said: "It appears that the militants were planning for a big attack. This kind of seizure is unprecedented. It is very much possible that they were targeting the District Development Councils election. However, investigations are still underway."
Meanwhile, two cops have also received minor injuries during the gunbattle.
The injured have been identified as Kuldeep Raj (32) of Akhnoor and Mohammad Ishaq Malik (40) of Neel Qasim Banihal Ramban by the police. Both have been admitted in GMC Jammu with neck injuries, their condition is said to be stable.
This is not the first time a gunfight has taken place in the area. Earlier in January, this year, militants had opened fire at a police team posted in the same area, triggering a gunfight in which three militants were killed and a policeman was injured.
09:54 November 19
Weapons recovered from the site.
Jammu and Kashmir police have recovered weapons from the site of encounter in Nagrota, in which four terrorists have been killed and on constable was also injured.
09:18 November 19
CCTV visuals
Director-General of Police Dilbag Singh said a group of four JeM terrorists had infiltrated into India through the International Border in Samba on Wednesday night.
They were travelling in a truck on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, which was intercepted by the police at a toll plaza near Nagrota.
After they were intercepted, the heavily armed terrorists threw grenades at the police party which resulted in splinter injuries to two policemen. During the gun battle, the truck caught fire.
The area has been cordoned off and additional forces have reached the spot.
According to the police, the terrorists belong to the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group.
This is the second such encounter on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway this year.
In January, three terrorists were gunned down by the security forces. They had adopted a similar modus operandi by hiding inside a truck.
06:42 November 19
Encounter breaks out near toll plaza in Jammu
Encounter breaks out in Jammu Kashmir's Nagrota
Four terrorists killed in ongoing Nagrota encounter
Jammu: Four terrorists have been killed in an encounter that broke out between terrorists and security forces near Ban Toll Plaza in the Nagrota area of Jammu district here on Thursday morning, officials said.
According to the police, the gunfight started at around 5 am near the Ban toll plaza area along the Srinagar - Jammu national highway.
"Militants hiding in a private vehicle opened fire at the security forces posted near Ban toll plaza. Security personnel retaliated resulting in a gunfight," a senior police officer said, adding that the area has been sealed and no civil traffic movement is allowed from Nagrota to Udhampur.
The encounter is still underway. Security has also been tightened in the Nagrota area.
More details are awaited.
Last Updated : Nov 19, 2020, 6:36 PM IST
