KINS Desk

Jammu, Dec 15 (KINS): An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Udhampur district on Monday following a cordon-and-search operation launched in the Soan–Martha area of Majalta tehsil, official sources said.

The exchange of fire began when joint teams of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and paramilitary forces intensified the search operation, prompting the hiding terrorists to open fire. The security forces retaliated, leading to a gunfight, an official said.

Confirming the development, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu, in a post on X, as per news agency Kashmir Indepth News Service (KINS) said: “On a precise input from JKP, contact established with terrorists at Village Soan, Majalta Udhampur. Joint team of SOG along with Army and CRPF on job.”

In another post, the IGP added:“A very small SOG team engaged the terrorists! Combining of the forest has been impeded due to darkness and treacherous terrain.”

Further details are awaited as the operation continues in the area. (KINS)