This press conference served as a smokescreen, as they suffered the loss of two out of three high-ranking officers, allowing the adversaries to evade capture.
Col., Major and an IPS officer from IoK
It is reported that Indian Army Colonel Manpreet Singh and Major Ashish, accompanied by over 30 soldiers, were joined by DSP J&K Police Humayun Bhat and at least 10 J&K Police personnel. They acted on intelligence indicating the presence of individuals from Kashmir in the area. The Colonel and Major, seemingly motivated by prospects of promotion, conducted the operation. They also sought the assistance of J&K Police due to their familiarity with the terrain.
A purported image from the Baramulla Gunfight location. The photograph distinctly shows the body of a deceased individual.
