Two terrorists killed in encounter in Baramulla’s Uri day after Pahalgam Attack

The Indian Army reported that an encounter began on Wednesday when around two to three terrorists tried to infiltrate through Uri Nala in Baramulla. During a fierce exchange of gunfire in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla, two terrorists were killed. This operation took place a day after the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

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Army Foils Infiltration Attack in Baramulla’s Uri Nala, Kills Two Terrorists

Indian Army said the encounter broke out on Wednesday with approximately two-three terrorists attempting to infiltrate through general area of Sarjeevan at Baramulla’s Uri Nala. Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said in a post on X, “Heavy exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists, two terrorists have been eliminated, infiltration bid foiled by the security forces in the ongoing Operation in Baramulla.” 

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Baramulla Encounter: Weapons Recovered, Operation Ongoing a Day After Pahalgam Incident

Large quantity of weapons, ammunition and other war-like stores have been recovered from the terrorists. Operation is in progress, the X post read. The encounter comes a day after the deadly attack at a tourist spot in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that left 26 people dead and several others injured. The attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam took place at the Baisaran meadow, which is also popularly called ‘mini Switzerland’.

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PM Modi Returns Early from Saudi After Terror Attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to Delhi on Wednesday morning, cutting short his state visit to Saudi Arabia after the terrorist attack. Invited by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, PM Modi had been on a two-day visit. Upon landing in Delhi, he immediately met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. He skipped the official dinner hosted by Saudi Arabia and advanced his return, which was originally scheduled for Wednesday night.

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