Rajouri, September 13: Enhanced security measures were put in place on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district as an encounter between security forces and terrorists, which commenced on Tuesday, continued. Officials reported the elimination of one terrorist in the Narla area, along with the unfortunate loss of one soldier’s life and injuries sustained by three security personnel, including a Special Police Officer.
Mukesh Singh, Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Jammu, provided an update on Tuesday, confirming the neutralization of one terrorist and the tragic loss of an Army jawan’s life. He also noted the injuries suffered by three others during the encounter.
During the confrontation, a brave six-year-old female Labrador, named Kent, sacrificed her life while shielding her handler. Kent, a member of the 21 Army Dog Unit, had been leading a group of soldiers in pursuit of fleeing terrorists when they came under heavy fire. Kent played a crucial role in ‘Operation Sujaligala.’
In another recent incident, a joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police resulted in the elimination of a terrorist in the Reasi district. This operation led to the recovery of war-like stores, including an AK series assault rifle with magazines during the subsequent search.
Furthermore, the Indian Army successfully neutralized an improvised explosive device (IED) in the same region on September 3, averting a potential threat.
Just two weeks ago, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) arrested two individuals for harboring terrorists responsible for the January attack in Dhangri village, Rajouri district, where five innocent civilians lost their lives. The NIA had taken over the case, initially registered at Rajouri Police Station, which included various sections of the Indian Penal Code, the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act 1967, and the Arms Act.
