Updated 17:49 IST, June 26th 2024
3 Terrorists Killed in Encounter With Security Forces in J&K's Doda
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday morning.

Jammu: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Wednesday morning. According to sources, 3 terrorists were killed during the encounter. Their body was seen lying near the encounter site. Sources revealed that the terrorist group that had attacked the security forces on June 11-12 is believed to be trapped in the Gandoh area of Doda.
This comes amid intensified search and cordon operation by the police along with the Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following twin terrorist attacks in the hilly district on June 11 and 12, news agency PTI quoted officials as saying.
On June 11, the terrorist attack at a joint check post at Chattargalla had left six security personnel injured while a policeman sustained injuries during a gunfight with terrorists at Kota top in Gandoh area the next day.
Following the twin attacks, security forces stepped up their anti-terrorist operations. They also announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakh each on four Pakistani terrorists believed to have infiltrated and operating in the district.
The police in joint efforts with security forces, launched an operation in the village of Sinoo panchayat but came under heavy fire from the hiding terrorists, the official said. The exchange of fire was still underway when last reports were received, they added.
Published 11:12 IST, June 26th 2024