Encounter breaks out in Rajouri during major search ops

Security forces engaged in a firefight with terrorists in Rajouri district during a cordon-and-search operation; the situation remains ongoing.

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists on Saturday following a major cordon-and-search operation in Rajouri district after reports of suspected movement, officials said.

Security personnel stand guard during an encounter with the terrorists at Gambhir Muglan, in Rajouri on Saturday. (ANI Video Grab)

According to preliminary reports, the movement of two to three terrorists was suspected in the area.

“Today at around 11.30am, contact was established with terrorists in the general area of Gambhir Mughlan during an intelligence based joint operation conducted along with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF,” White Knight Corps posted on X.

“Troops responded swiftly with calibrated action. Firefight ensued and a cordon has been effectively established. The operation remains underway,” it added.

According to officials, the cordon-and-search operation was launched in the Dorimal-Gambhir Moghala belt following inputs about the presence of suspected terrorists in the area.

Officials informed that additional reinforcements have been deployed to the scene, and the operation was continuing when reports last came in.

With PTI inputs