Encounter Erupts In Rajouri's Kandi Area As Security Forces Engage With 2-3 Terrorists

Rajouri: A fierce gunfight erupted between terrorists and security forces in the Kandi area of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir, as the Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF launched a joint operation to apprehend 2-3 terrorists believed to be hiding in the forests. The encounter began after security forces received intelligence about the presence of terrorists in the area and immediately cordoned off the region.

According to reports, the terrorists are heavily armed and have taken shelter in a dense forest on a treacherous mountain. The area is near Baji Sahab Darbar on Bravi link road in Kalakote, around 95 km from the Line of Control (LoC), suggesting that the terrorists were guided to this location and are receiving logistical support from sympathisers. The security forces have located the terrorists, and efforts are being made to neutralise the threat, with additional reinforcements rushed to the area.

Security Forces On High Alert

The security forces have heightened their alertness in the region, with security personnel deployed at multiple points to ensure that no vehicle passes without proper checking. Tight security arrangements are in place on all routes leading to Budhal as a precautionary measure. The security forces are leaving no stone unturned to track down the terrorists and prevent any further incidents.

Inspector General of Police (Jammu zone) confirmed that an exchange of fire took place between terrorists and the SOG team in the Beeranthub area, and joint parties of police, army, and CRPF have rushed to the spot and cordoned off the area.

According to reports, the situation on the ground is tense, with security forces engaged in a fierce gunfight with the terrorists. 

Further details are awaited.