Two terrorists were killed, and a CRPF jawan was martyred in an intense gunfight in the Kathua district, police reported on Wednesday.According to a police spokesperson, the encounter began on Tuesday evening in the village of Saida Sukhal, near Koota Morh of the Hira Nagar Police Station, and continued until Wednesday afternoon.
“One terrorist was neutralized on Tuesday evening, and the second terrorist was killed this afternoon. Tragically, one CRPF jawan also lost his life. The slain terrorists were part of a newly infiltrated group,” the spokesperson said.A civilian injured in the encounter is reported to be in stable condition and out of danger.
The identities of the slain terrorists have not yet been confirmed, but it is believed they infiltrated from across the border. A significant cache of arms and ammunition, including grenades, IEDs, and other war-like stores, was recovered from the terrorists.
Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Jammu, Anand Jain-IPS, has been on the scene monitoring the operation since Tuesday. He stated that the operation has not been called off yet, as there may be more terrorists hiding in the area.Security forces remain vigilant and are conducting thorough searches to ensure the safety and security of the region.