OP HANGALMARG
As a follow up to Op HANGALMARG, Victor Force, has been conducting search operations in the upper reaches of Nagaberan and Dacchigam Forests since 17 Aug 21.
Contact was established with terrorists at 6:45 a.m on 20 Aug 21. Three militants were neutralised in a swift operation.
Two AK 47s, one SLR and other warlike stores have been recovered from them. Identity of the terrorists is being ascertained.
It is pertinent to note that Saifullah @Lamboo, involved in Pulwama attack, was also neutralised in the same area on 31 Jul 21.
The operation once again highlights that Security Forces remain committed to countering the threat to the Kashmiri Citizens through relentless operations, to be able to create a secure environment in the Valley.
PRO (Defence) Srinagar
