Security personnel injured in encounter with terrorists in Doda

Doda (Jammu and Kashmir), [India], July 16 (ANI): Some security personnel were reportedly injured during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J-K) Doda district on Monday evening, officials said.

The operation, launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir police, was ongoing.

According to officials, a joint operation was launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday evening following an exchange of fire with terrorists in Dessa area of the district.

They said that additional troops have been called in to tighten the cordon.

“Based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint operation by Indian Army and JKP was in progress in General area North of Doda. Contact with terrorists was established tonight at about 2100h in which heavy firefight ensued,” the White Knights Corps said in a post on X.

“Initial reports suggest injuries to our bravehearts. Additional troops have been moved into the area. Operations are continuing,” White Knights Corps added.

Earlier in the day, Jammu and Kashmir Police recovered old-rusted arms and ammunition from a terrorist hideout in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The recovery items include 30 rounds of AK-47, one magazine of AK-47 rifle, and one HE-36 hand grenade, as per the officials.

“During the search and cordon operation, the police party recovered old-rusted arms and ammunition from Dalantop area of Shikari,” officials said in a press release.