Encounter breaks out between forces, terrorists in J&K’s Kishtwar

Security forces engaged in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, following intelligence-based operations in the Dool area. The encounter, confirmed by the Army’s White Knight Corps, is ongoing as troops continue efforts to neutralize the militants. Ask ChatGPT

Jammu: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said.

The security forces had launched a search operation in Dool area of the hilly district following specific information about the presence of terrorists, they said.

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On noticing the security search parties, the hiding terrorists, believed to be two in number, opened fire, leading to a gunfight, they added.

Army’s White Knight Corps confirmed the encounter in an X post. It said the alert troops, while carrying out an intelligence-based operation, have established contact with terrorists in the early hours on Sunday and exchanged gunfire.

The Army said the operation is under progress.