Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter between security forces and terrorists in Udhampur, one soldier martyred
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Ever since the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, the army and police have been conducting continuous search operations. Several army contingents are conducting intensive search operations in the entire area. During this, Jammu police is also present with them. Meanwhile, news of an encounter between the army and terrorists has come to light.
According to Jammu police, an encounter is going on between terrorists and security forces in Duddu-Basantgarh area of Udhampur. One soldier has been martyred in this. During the search operation, the terrorists opened fire on the army, in response to which continuous firing is also being done by the army. It is believed that the army has surrounded two to three terrorists here. According to sources, this is probably the same group of terrorists that was recently tracked in the Ramnagar area. These 3 can be Pakistani terrorists.
In this encounter, the sound of gunfire is coming intermittently from both sides. A heavy force is present at the spot. Along with this, many police personnel are also with the army. The Indian Army has been working on alert mode since the Pahalgam attack. This is the reason why this is the second action of the army in the last 24 hours. According to army sources, more than 100 terrorists are active in the valley at this time.
Army in action mode
The army has taken charge since the Pahalgam terrorist attack. On Wednesday (April 23), the security forces have achieved a big success in Baramulla. The security forces have killed 2 terrorists while foiling an infiltration attempt near the Line of Control (LOC) here. During this, the security forces recovered two AK series rifles, Chinese pistol and 10 kg IED along with other material from the terrorists. It is reported that these terrorists were planning to carry out a major incident in the valley, but before that the army soldiers killed them.
