Brief Gunfight in Doda: Security Forces Engage Terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir

A brief gunfight occurred between security forces and terrorists in Doda district's Desa forest area in Jammu and Kashmir. The clash took place around 7.45 pm during a cordon and search operation launched by Rashtriya Rifles and J&K Police. Further details are awaited as search operations will resume in the morning.

A brief gunfight occurred between security forces and terrorists in Doda district's Desa forest area in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening, officials reported.

A police spokesperson announced that the exchange of fire began around 7.45 pm when Rashtriya Rifles and the Special Operations Group launched a coordinated cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in Bhagwah.

Acting on a reliable tip-off about terrorist presence, the operation involved brief firing before being paused for the night. Reinforcements were sent, and search efforts are scheduled to resume Tuesday morning.