Security forces claimed to have killed two terrorists in an encounter in the Maljata area of Udhampur district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday.
Ongoing Search Operations in Udhampur Following Terrorist Encounter
In Udhampur, security forces have recovered arms and ammunition from slain terrorists, whose identities are still being confirmed. A joint team of police and the Army’s Para (Special Forces) is actively conducting search operations in the area to locate any remaining terrorists.
The firefight commenced late Wednesday evening after reports of gunfire in Maljata. Acting on specific intelligence regarding the presence of terrorists, law enforcement quickly cordoned off the area and initiated a large-scale search operation, according to a senior police official.
In response to the situation, additional troops have been deployed, and combing operations have intensified. Further details are expected to emerge as the situation develops.
Udhampur, located in the Jammu region, has been the site of ongoing counter-terror operations as security forces strive to dismantle terrorist networks and prevent infiltration or hideouts in the challenging hilly terrain.
