Gunfight breaks out between security forces, Pakistani terrorists in Udhampur forests

A gunfight broke out between the security forces and Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists this afternoon in the forests of Basantgarh in the Udhampur district, officials said.

Reports said that two to three JeM terrorists are trapped in the joint cordon of the security forces.

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The White Knight Corps of the Indian Army informed on X: “In an intelligence based joint Operation, contact has been established with the terrorists by the troops of CIF Delta, White Knight Corps, J&K Police and CRPF at around 4 pm today in the general area of Basantgarh. Cordon has been established. Firefight is on. Operation is in progress”.

It is worth mentioning that the Army has launched a massive operation to flush out Pakistani terrorists hiding in the mountains of the Kishtwar, Doda, Udhampur and Kathua districts of the Jammu division. As a result of which the terrorists were fleeing from their hideouts.

The GOC White Knight Corps, accompanied by GOC Counter Infiltration Force (CIF-Delta), visited the general area of Kishtwar on Monday to review the counter-terrorism grid and assess the operational preparedness of units deployed in the region. He was briefed on the prevailing security situation, with focused discussions on strengthening the security framework and enhancing coordination among all stakeholders.

Commending the troops of Delta Force for their steadfast resolve, high morale and unwavering commitment to peace and stability, the GOC urged all ranks to remain vigilant, agile and mission-ready at all times.