Encounter in J&K’s Kathua: Three Jaish Terrorists Likely Trapped

Encounter in J&K’s Kathua: A fresh gunfight broke out between security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua on Monday night. This is the third encounter in Kathua in the past nine days. The forces in the upper reaches of Kathua trapped three terrorists.

Security forces established fresh contact with the terrorists in the far-flung Ramkot area in the district.

Reinforcements were sent to the site of the ongoing operation.

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Speaking to reporters in Reasi, Sharma said, "The operation is ongoing, and as long as there is even one terrorist left, the Jammu and Kashmir Police will persevere in its mission. Our force is dedicated to eradicating terrorism and ensuring the safety of Jammu and Kashmir."

He also expressed grief about the loss of one jawan in the Kathua encounter and said that the force was "sad". However, Sharma pressed on that the training received by the soldiers is very good, adding that their morale is very high.

A police team came under fire from terrorists in a combing operation in Kathua district Monday night, an officer said.

Last week, two terrorists were shot dead and four police personnel were killed in action in the same area. Five security personnel, including a deputy superintendent of police, were injured and are undergoing treatment at a hospital.

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Teams from the India Army, National Security Guards (NSG), the Border Security Force (BSF) and the Jammu and Kashmir Police's Special Operations Group and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) conducted searches in Kathua for at least five days.

DIG Sharma also visited the soldier's family and saluted the fallen soldiers, "These brave personnel sacrificed their lives to create a secure environment in Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu and Kashmir Police will never step back from its duty."

He also highlighted the morale of the forces and said, "Like their families, we too feel the loss of our brave jawans. We provide excellent training and our personnel fight with determination on the ground. Our morale is high and we are prepared to face every challenge," adding that the forces will continue to fight for the safety of people and will never back down.

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