Kishtwar, Nov 05: An encounter erupted early Wednesday between security forces and terrorists in the Chhhatru area of Kishtwar district, officials said.
The operation was launched following intelligence inputs about terrorist presence in the area. Joint teams of the Army and J&K Police cordoned off the location, leading to an exchange of fire after contact was established.
The Army’s White Knight Corps said on X, “In an intelligence-based joint operation with @JmuKmrPolice, troops established contact with terrorists in the Chhhatru area early today. Fire has been exchanged, and the operation is ongoing.”
