Incident Overview

An encounter has erupted between security forces and terrorists in the Billawar area of Kathua district, Jammu.

The exchange of fire is currently underway in the forested region of Kamadh Nallah.

Security agencies confirmed that the terrorists belong to Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Location Of The Encounter

The gunfight is taking place in dense forest zones, making the operation challenging.

Key areas involved include:

Kamadh Nallah forest belt

Dhannu Parole forest area

Both locations fall under the jurisdiction of the Billawar police station.

How The Encounter Began

Security forces launched a search operation after receiving specific intelligence inputs.

The inputs indicated the possible presence of terrorists hiding in the forest region.

The encounter started when troops came data-face to data-face with the terrorists during the combing operation.

Immediate retaliatory fire followed, leading to an ongoing exchange.

Official Confirmation

Confirming the development, Inspector General of police (Jammu), Bhim Sen Tuti, shared details through a post on X.

He stated that the Special Operations Group (SOG) of Kathua has successfully engaged the terrorists.

Senior police and security officials are closely monitoring the situation.

Terrorist Sighted By Locals

According to sources cited by PTI, residents first noticed suspicious movement.

A terrorist was reportedly spotted around 4 pm near Kamadh Nallah.

Officials believe the individual could be the same terrorist seen earlier in Dhannu Parole.

The sighting by villagers helped security forces narrow down the search area.

Current Situation And Response

Additional security reinforcements have been rushed to the area.

Villages nearby have been put on high alert as a precautionary measure.

Security forces have intensified cordon and search operations.

Authorities said the operation is still ongoing, and further details will be shared once the situation becomes clearer.

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