Five Security Personnel Critically Injured in Doda Gunfight

Five security personnel, including an army officer, were critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists in the Doda district's forest area on Monday night. The joint operation by Rashtriya Rifles and J-K Police commenced following intelligence inputs. Four army personnel and one police officer were evacuated in critical condition.

Five security personnel, including an army officer, were critically injured during a gunfight with terrorists in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night, officials reported.

The confrontation began after Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J-K Police launched a joint cordon and search operation in the Dhari Gote Urarbagi area of Desa forest around 7:45 pm, officials said.

Four army personnel, including an officer, and a police officer were critically injured in the 20-minute exchange of fire. They were evacuated to the hospital, where their condition remains critical. The Army confirmed additional troops have been deployed and the operation is ongoing.