J-K: Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in Udhampur
An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the higher reaches of Basantgarh in Udhampur district on Sunday evening, officials said.
ANI
Aug 11, 2024 23:15 IST
Udhampur (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], August 11 (ANI): An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the higher reaches of Basantgarh in Udhampur district on Sunday evening, officials said.
"Based on specific intelligence about presence of terrorist, joint search operation was launched by Security forces in higher reaches of Basantgarh under the J/D of P/S Basantgarh ) of Udhampur district. Exchange of fire has taken place. Area cordoned off," Jammu and Kashmir said.
Further details are awaited.
Earlier on Saturday, two Army soldiers lost their lives in action and two civilians were injured in an operation.
As per officials, the encounter broke out during a joint operation launched by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF in the general area of Kokernag in Anantnag.
Havildar Dipak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma laid down their lives in the line of duty in Anantnag.
The incident occurred at an altitude of 10,000 feet on Saturday, as security forces continued operations despite the challenging terrain.
"Two Indian Army soldiers lost their lives in an encounter in Anantnag district of Kashmir," Defence officials had said.
They were injured in an encounter between security forces and terrorists in the Kokernag area of Anantnag, officials said. (ANI)
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