A fresh gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, late Monday night. This marks the third major encounter in the district in just nine days, as security forces intensify their counter-terror operations in the region.
Ongoing Operation in Kathua
Location: Upper reaches of Ramkot area, Kathua
Terrorists trapped: Three militants engaged in a gunfight with forces
Reinforcements sent: Additional security personnel have been deployed
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Timeline of Recent Encounters in Kathua
March 23: First Encounter in Hiranagar Sector
- Location: Near Sanyal village, Hiranagar sector
- Casualties: One girl injured, later hospitalized (stable condition)
- Outcome: Terrorists escaped, leading to an ongoing search operation
March 27: Deadly Gunfight in Juthana
- Casualties:
Four police personnel martyred
Two Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists neutralized - Details:
Terrorists were hiding in a densely forested area
Believed to be Pakistan-based operatives
April 1: Fresh Gunfight in Ramkot
Ongoing encounter with at least three trapped terrorists.
Heightened Terror Threat in Jammu & Kashmir
Security agencies believe a group of four to five terrorists is still active in Kathua. The back-to-back encounters suggest an increased infiltration attempt by Pakistan-based terror groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Security Measures Intensified
1.Massive search operations underway
2.Drones and night-vision surveillance deployed
3.Villages in Kathua put on high alert
The situation remains tense, and security forces are determined to neutralize all remaining terrorists in the region.
