Intense Fire Exchange Between Security Forces and Terrorists in Doda Forest

Security forces and terrorists exchanged fire twice in a four-hour span in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. The first encounter took place at 10.45 pm on Tuesday and the second at 2 am near Panchan Bhata. Despite difficult terrain, the terrorists managed to escape. The Army and police continue their operations to track and neutralize the militants.

Security forces and terrorists exchanged fire twice briefly within a span of four hours in a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, officials said on Wednesday.

They said the firing was first reported at Kalaan Bhata at 10.45 pm on Tuesday and then near Panchan Bhata at 2 am during the ongoing anti-terrorist operation in the Desa forest area, where four Army personnel were killed in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday.

There are no reports of any casualties in the latest exchanges of fire. Taking advantage of the darkness, difficult terrain and thick foliage, the terrorists managed to slip away, the officials said.