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| Four Pakistani terrorists killed in Jammu and Kashmir |
| 2005-04-18 |
| The Indian Army's Counter Insurgency "Romeo Force" bags some more jihadi vermin... 4 Pakistani terrorists killed in J&K gun battles Three Pakistani terrorists, including an area commander, were killed in a gun battle with security forces in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, official sources said. An encounter took place between terrorists and troops in Serya area in the district when troops launched area specific operation on Monday afternoon, they said. In the gun battle, three Pakistani terrorists were killed and three AK rifles, seven magazines, 110 rounds, nine grenades, three IEDs and some documents were recovered from them, the sources said. The slain terrorists have been identified as Abu Usma, LeT area commander, Abu Zuber and Toufiq, they said. The operation is still going on, the sources said In another operation, security forces gunned down another terrorist in Deedah area of Gool today. Identity of the slain terrorist was yet to be ascertained, official reports said. One AK rifle and one damaged radio set was recovered from the possession of slain terrorist. |
| Posted by:john |
| #2 Fascinating, john. Thanks! |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2005-04-18 7:48:56 PM |
| #1 THE Rashtriya Rifles (RR), the counter-insurgency force in Jammu and Kashmir, would add more strength with three new battallions being raised for the state. The force, which has a strength over 70,000, would focus on pro-people and iron fist policy for the terrorists. Since 1989, RR has eliminated 6,511 terrorists, while 5,697 were arrested. Giving more details, he said that 863 terrorists had surrendered, besides the recovery of 10,475 weapons, 7,685 kgs of explosives, 2,040 radio sets and 804,106 rounds by the troops during the last over decade. Three RR batallions were being raised in the state, which would add another 3,000 soldiers to the force. The RR has five commands in the state with Delta Force in Doda, Romeo Force in Rajouri, Victor Force in Kashmir, Kilo Force in Kupwara and Uniform Force in Reasi. Picture of RR soldier |
| Posted by: john 2005-04-18 7:44:15 PM |
