the gallant troops conducted a search in their hideout
at flushing out criminal elements
engaged the armed gang in a fire fight
a significant number of illicit firearms and related equipment were recovered
swift and decisive operation
forced the bandits to abandon their three abducted victims
neutralized 2 terrorists including a notorious terrorists’ leader identified as Sainaje
despite encountering several Improvised Explosive Devices
following credible intelligence
were intercepted on Sunday
