Five security personnel, including an army officer, were critically injured in a fierce gunfight with militants in the Dessa forest area of Doda district on Monday night, according to officials.
The encounter began around 7:45 pm when troops from the Rashtriya Rifles and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a joint cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi, sources told The Chenab Times. The intense exchange of fire lasted for over 20 minutes, resulting in injuries to four army personnel, including an officer, and one police personnel.
“Based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police was in progress in the general area north of Doda,” the White Knight Corps stated in a tweet. “Contact with terrorists was established tonight at about 2100 hours, which led to a heavy firefight. Initial reports suggest injuries to our bravehearts. Additional troops have been moved into the area. Operations are continuing.”
This encounter follows recent attacks in Kathua and Kulgam, highlighting the ongoing security concerns in the region. The injured personnel have been moved to a medical facility, and further details are awaited as the operation continues.
The Chenab Times News Desk