Army Jawan Martyred in Udhampur Encounter; JeM Terrorists Trapped in Basantgarh

An Army personnel was martyred during an encounter with terrorists in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation was launched earlier today following specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of terrorists in the region. 

Havaldar Jhantu Ali Shaikh of 6 PARA Special Forces, attained veergati in an ongoing Encounter in Dudu Basantgarh.

According to a statement from the White Knight Corps of the Indian Army, the operation was carried out jointly with Jammu and Kashmir forces. Contact was established with the terrorists, believed to be associated with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and a fierce gunfight broke out. 

Tragically, one of the soldiers sustained critical injuries during the initial exchange of fire and later succumbed to his wounds despite receiving immediate medical attention. The encounter is still ongoing, with security forces continuing the operation in the area. 

(This is a developing story; more details are to be added)