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Encounter breaks out in J&K's Udhampur

Contact has been established with terrorists. The operation is currently in progress: White Knight Corps

10:38 AM Jun 26, 2025 IST | GK NEWS SERVICE

Contact has been established with terrorists. The operation is currently in progress: White Knight Corps

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Udhampur, June 26: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur Jammu division on Thursday morning.

A top police officer said cordon was laid after receiving specific input about suspicious movement in the area

During the searches, security forces came under intense fire, triggering a gunfight, and heavy exchange of fire is ongoing, the officer said.

“Contact has been established with terrorists. The operation is currently in progress,” a spokesperson of Jammu-based White Knight Corps said. Further details are awaited.

Security forces have cordoned off the location, and reinforcements have been rushed. More details are awaited.