A fierce gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists on Wednesday in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. Four heavily armed terrorists affiliated with the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) group have been cornered in the region.
According to reports, a joint search operation was initiated in Kathua after receiving specific intelligence about the terrorists’ location. The operation led to a confrontation at the Kathua-Basantgarh border.
The area has been cordoned off by security forces, and exchanges of gunfire have been reported from both sides. The situation remains tense as the operation continues.
Jaish-e-Mohammed is a designated terrorist organization known for carrying out several high-profile attacks in India, including the 2019 Pulwama bombing. The ongoing encounter underscores the persistent security challenges in the region.
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