Encounter breaks out in Kathua

Kathua, Mar 23: A gunfight broke out between security forces and militants in Sanyal area of Hiranagar in Kathua district of Jammu, sources said on Sunday.

Sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that on specific inputs about the presence of militant in Sanyal, a joint team of forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area.

On intensifying search operation towards the suspected spot, thebhiding militants fired upon the forces, triggered an encounter, they said.

As per the sources, a group of militants affiliated with Jaish-e-Muhammad are believed to be trapped in the area—(KNO)

  • Related Posts

    India and Pakistan exchange lists of prisoners

    New Delhi :India and Pakistan on Tuesday exchanged, through diplomatic channels simultaneously in New Delhi and Islamabad, the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in each other’s custody. Under the…

    Five petitioners urge Supreme Court to set early deadline for Centre to restore statehood in J&K

    New Delhi, Jan 10 (ANI): A view of the Supreme Court building, the apex judicial body of India, in New Delhi on Tuesday. Five petitioners including a former Union Home…

    Leave a Reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Follow by Email
    YouTube
    YouTube
    Instagram