Army Personnel Injured in Kishtwar Encounter

An Army personnel was injured in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter began in Keshwan forests when security forces intercepted the terrorists. This group had previously killed two local villagers. Heavy exchange of fire is ongoing, with more details awaited.

An Army officer was injured during a gunfight with terrorists in the remote Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, as confirmed by officials on Sunday.

The encounter erupted in the dense Keshwan forests after joint search units of the Army and police encountered the hidden terrorists around 11 am.

This operation has been active since Thursday following the murder of two village guards by the same terrorists. Authorities report that a heavy exchange of fire is currently underway, though further information is still pending.

(With inputs from agencies.)