Two Jaish terrorists killed in Udhampur encounter after firefight
Two Jaish terrorists killed in Udhampur encounter after firefight
Security forces in Udhampur say two Jaish terrorists were killed after a fierce firefight, as a joint operation tightens the cordon around Basantgarh.
Security forces launched a counterterror operation in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district after specific intelligence inputs, leading to a fierce firefight when militants opened fire on troops. By late afternoon, two Jaish terrorists were killed in the exchange.
The operation is being carried out by a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army and the CRPF. Reinforcements were deployed and all exit routes have been sealed as troops tightened the cordon around the Basantgarh belt, with officials saying the area is being swept to prevent any escape.
Officials say contact with the militants was established around 4 pm, and the encounter intensified as more fighters tried to break through the cordon. The exact number of militants involved remains unclear, but security forces are conducting searches to clear the area and prevent any escape.
Authorities stressed that the operation was ongoing and urged residents to stay indoors while the security sweep continues. The incident underscores the continuing threat of militant activity in the region and the resolve of security agencies to neutralize networks operating in Jammu and Kashmir.
