Encounter breaks out in Singhpora, Kishtwar

Kishtwar, Jan 18: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Singhpora area of Kishtwar district on Sunday.

Official sources said that security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area following specific inputs about the presence of terrorists.

During the operation, the hiding terrorists opened fire, prompting retaliatory action by the forces, leading to an encounter.

Additional reinforcements have been rushed to the spot, and the area has been cordoned off to prevent the terrorists from escaping. The exchange of fire was ongoing at the time of filing this report.

Army's White Knight Corps in a post on X (formerly Twitter) said: "Operation Trashi - I. Contact was established with terrorists in the general area Son Nar, northeast of Chhatru, during a deliberate search operation conducted as part of ongoing joint counter-terror operations alongwith @JmuKmrPolice.

Troops displayed exceptional professionalism and resolve while responding to hostile fire under challenging terrain and conditions. Operations remain underway with additional forces inducted to reinforce the cordon, supported by close coordination with civil administration and security agencies".