Srinagar: A local militant Uzair Khan, a resident of Nagam Kokernag, is trapped in the ongoing encounter (military operation) in south Kashmir's Anantnag district with drones and helicopters in place, Police said. Uzair Khan joined the ranks of militants in August of the previous year.
Earleir, three top officers, including an Army Colonel, Major, and DSP were killed in the operation.
Official sources suggest that the militants had meticulously planned an ambush, catching the security forces off-guard during the cordon operation, based on a tip-off regarding their presence.
The militants positioned themselves strategically and opened fire on the joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Army near the Ahlan Gadol water stream, leaving the team with minimal reaction time.