Daijiworld Media Network- Udhampur
Udhampur, Apr 24: A cordon and search operation conducted by security forces in the Dudu-Basantgarh area of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, led to a fierce exchange of gunfire with suspected terrorists on Thursday, official sources reported.
The action was initiated based on specific intelligence inputs regarding the possible presence of militants in the forested region. As the forces closed in on the suspected hideout, they came under fire, prompting a retaliatory response.
The operation remained active as of the latest updates, with security forces continuing combing operations in the area. Further details on casualties or captures are awaited.
The incident has heightened security in the region, with reinforcements being deployed to ensure the situation remains under control.