Jammu, Jul 20: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Dachchan area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials, the confrontation began when security forces established contact with terrorists believed to be hiding in the region.
Sources confirmed that two to three terrorists are currently trapped in the ongoing gunfight. The area has been cordoned off, and reinforcements have been rushed to prevent any escape. Intermittent exchange of fire has been reported as the operation continues in the remote forested terrain of Kishtwar.
The brief gunfight occurred when the police, assisted by the Indian Army, launched a cordon and search operation in the Khankoo forest located between Dachhan and Nagseni, following information about suspected movement of terrorists, the officials said.
They further noted that the hiding terrorists opened fire upon spotting the search parties, who retaliated.
The exchange of fire continued for some time, but there have been no reports of any casualties, the officials said, adding that reinforcements have been rushed to the area.
Search operations are underway to track down and neutralise the terrorists.
The identity and affiliation of the terrorists are yet to be officially confirmed. Authorities have maintained a tight security grip, with aerial surveillance also deployed to aid ground forces in the combing operation.
Further details are awaited as the situation remains tense in the area.
