Intense Gunfight Erupts in Jammu and Kashmir Forests with Suspected Pakistani Terrorists

A fierce gunfight erupted in the remote forests of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district as security forces engaged two to three suspected Pakistani terrorists from JeM. The operation, involving the Army, police, and CRPF, focused on neutralizing the terrorists who had holed up in a natural cave.

Security forces faced a tense standoff in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district as they engaged suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. The one-hour gunfight erupted after the Army, with the help of police and CRPF, surrounded the terrorists in a cave.

Part of the operation named 'Kiya,' the Army's White Knight Corps, police, and CRPF coordinated efforts to trap the suspects in the Basantgarh area. Using paratroopers and sniffer dogs, they aimed to dislodge the terrorists by fortifying the perimeter.

This encounter follows a spike in altercations in the area since December, with multiple skirmishes taking place across districts. The operation highlights ongoing counter-terrorism efforts amid heightened tensions in the Jammu region.

(With inputs from agencies.)