Fresh encounters broke out between security forces and terrorists at two separate locations in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur and Kishtwar districts on Wednesday, following specific intelligence inputs about militant movement in the region.
In Udhampur district, the gunfight began in Jopher Marta village, located in the Largar area of Ramnagar. Acting on inputs regarding the movement of a group linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed, a joint team of security forces launched a search operation in the dense forested area. As the advance party of security personnel moved into the suspected zone, they came under sudden fire from terrorists who were hiding in the vicinity. This led to an intense exchange of gunfire. According to sources, the operation is still in progress, with additional reinforcements deployed to the area to assist in the ongoing engagement.
The Udhampur police confirmed the development in a statement on social media, stating that contact with terrorists had been established in the Jopher area, which falls under the jurisdiction of Ramnagar police station. Initial search operations had already raised suspicions of terrorist presence, as gunshots were heard earlier in the day. It is believed that two to three terrorists are currently trapped in the area.
Soon after the confrontation in Udhampur, a second encounter erupted in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district. Security forces have reportedly surrounded two to three terrorists hiding near the Chatroo forest. The gunfight at this location is also ongoing, as personnel continue to comb the terrain in search of the militants.
Both operations remain active, and security forces are on high alert across the region.
