Security Forces Engage in Intense Exchange in Jammu & Kashmir's Doda District

Security forces exchanged fire with terrorists twice within four hours in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district. Village Defence Guards also opened fire upon observing suspicious movements. Despite the challenging terrain, efforts continue to track down terrorists linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad, with aerial and ground support intensifying the search.

Security forces and terrorists exchanged fire twice briefly within a span of four hours in a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district, officials said on Wednesday.

Village Defence Guards (VDGs) also opened fire on observing suspicious movement outside their village, while two explosive shells were recovered from the Gandoh area, they said.

The exchange of fire was first reported at Kalaan Bhata at 10.45 pm on Tuesday and then near Panchan Bhata at 2 am during the ongoing anti-terrorist operation in the Desa forest area. In the Desa forest area, four Army personnel were killed in the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday.

(With inputs from agencies.)