An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar area on Friday. Shortly after this report, news of another encounter in Udhampur was confirmed by officials.
According to a statement by the army, the Kishtwar encounter began at around 8 PM and is currently underway.
“In an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Kishtwar, alert troops of #WhiteKnightCorps established contact with terrorists at around 8 PM on 19 Sep 25. Exchange of fire took place. Operations are currently in progress,” White Knight Corps said in a statement on the social media platform X.
Meanwhile, in Udhampur, news of the encounter was confirmed by Jammu and Kashmir police at 11 PM.
{{/usCountry}}Meanwhile, in Udhampur, news of the encounter was confirmed by Jammu and Kashmir police at 11 PM.
{{/usCountry}}“On actionable intelligence, contact established with terrorists at Seoj Dhar. Encounter in progress. Joint teams of SOG-JKP and Indian Army on ground,” read the post issued by Zonal Police Media Centre- Jammu Zone.
As per a report by PTI, one army jawan has been injured in the Udhampur encounter.
Earlier this month, on September 8, two Army personnel were injured after an encounter between terrorists and security personnel in Kulgam. The two officers later succumbed to their injuries.
"Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of the Bravehearts, Sub Perbhat Gaur and L/Nk Narender Sindhu, in line of duty for the Nation. Their courage and dedication will forever inspire us," read the official statement issued.
Jawans killed in Manipur
In a separate incident, two jawans of the Assam Rifles were killed and five others were injured after a group of armed men ambushed a vehicle of the paramilitary force in Manipur's Bishnupur district on Friday evening.
As per a PTI report, the incident took place in Nambol Sabal Leikai area around 5.50 pm. No specific group has claimed responsibility for the attack till the filing of the report.
"A group of gunmen ambushed the vehicle in which Assam Rifles personnel were travelling towards Bishnupur district from Imphal, claiming the life of two jawans and injuring five," an official said told news agency PTI.