Encounter Erupts Between Security Forces and Terrorists in Kathua

Kathua: An encounter erupted between security forces and terrorists on Wednesday at Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua-Basantgarh border in Udhampur. 

The operation began based on specific intelligence and has established contact with the terrorists, according to the Defence Public Relations Officer in Jammu. The operation is ongoing, with further details pending.

Earlier, a BSF personnel sustained injuries after unprovoked firing from Pakistan in Jammu's Akhnoor sector near the International Border. The firing occurred around 2:35 am and was met with a strong response from BSF troops.