Pulwama: 1 CRPF Jawan Martyred, 2 Terrorists Killed In Encounter

One CRPF jawan was martyred and two unidentified terrorists were killed on June 23. This took place during an encounter with security forces in Bandzoo area of Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir. Reportedly, Two AK-47 have been recovered from the site of encounter and the joint operation is still in progress.

Jammu and Kashmir police GDP said, “On a credible police input operation was initiated by Pulwama police at village Bandzoo early this morning along with local Army and CRPF units. He added that two terrorists were killed while one CRPF jawan was injured who later succumbed to the injuries. The CRPF jawan got injured when the terrorists opened fire at the cordon party.”

The CRPF jawan, who sustained gunshot wounds, died after he was rushed to the hospital. Kashmir Zone Police paid tributes to the CRPF officer killed in action.

IGP Kashmir and all ranks pay #tribute to our brave heart of CRPF who attained #martyrdom in today’s #Encounter at #Pulwama. @JmuKmrPolice

— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) June 23, 2020

On June 22 a major tragedy was averted after a grenade hurled by terrorists at a Central Reserve Police Force camp in Pulwama missed its target.

As reported by a source to PTI, “Militants hurled a grenade at the CRPF camp at Batagund in Tral area at around 8.30 pm. The grenade exploded near the CRPF camp, and in retaliation, the CRPF personnel also fired in the air. No casualty was reported.”

More than 30 terrorists have been killed in Jammu and Kashmir in separate encounters this month.

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