2024 in Review: 28 Terrorists Killed in North Kashmir Amid 17 Encounters and Security Operations
As 2024 draws to a close, north Kashmir, part of the Kashmir division, has seen significant security challenges, including the deaths of 28 terrorists, five security personnel, and two civilians over 17 encounters throughout the year.
The year started with relative calm, with no major incidents in the first three months. However, the first infiltration attempt was reported on April 5, 2024, along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Uri sector of Baramulla district. This was followed by a gunfight in Sopore on April 26, marking the start of a series of clashes.
After a brief lull, another gunfight erupted in Rafiabad, Baramulla, on June 19, 2024. Just days later, on June 22, a fresh encounter occurred along the LoC in Uri, and on June 27, security forces uncovered a terrorist hideout in Kupwara.
The summer months saw an uptick in infiltration attempts, especially in July. On July 23, a gunfight took place in the Lolab area of Kupwara, followed by a Border Action Team (BAT) incident in Machil on July 27.
August and September continued to see heightened security operations, with encounters reported in Sopore and Kupwara, as well as a gunfight in Tappar, Baramulla, on September 13. The situation escalated on October 24, when a major attack occurred in Botapathri, Gulmarg, Baramulla.
In November, five terrorists were killed during operations across north Kashmir in the first nine days. December, however, remained quiet, with no terrorist activity reported in the region.
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