The Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was initiated on intelligence inputs about the presence of three to four terrorists in the region.

“The search operation is ongoing for the second day. Additional troops have been deployed to strengthen the cordon and intensify the operation to track down the hiding terrorists,” official said.

Sepoy Gaykar Sandip Pandurang, who was killed in the encounter, was a resident of Karandi village of Ahmednagar district in Maharashtra. He was serving in the 17th Rashtriya Rifles deployed in Kishtwar district.

Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat on Thursday visited Kishtwar district to review the anti-terror operation and assess the ground situation and operational strategy.

According to reports, four terrorists are trapped in the area. PTI AB AB DV DV