Gunfight breaks out between terrorists, security forces in J&K’s Doda
PTI, Jun 26, 2024, 11:53 AM IST
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Bhaderwah/Jammu: An encounter broke out on Wednesday between terrorists and security forces in a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, police officials said.
The gunfight started in Bajaad village in Gandoh area around 9:50 am amid intensified search and cordon operation by the police along with the Army and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following twin terrorist attacks in the hilly district on June 11 and 12, the officials said.
Six security personnel were injured when terrorists attacked a joint check post at Chattargalla on June 11, while a policeman was injured in a gunfight with terrorists at Kota top in Gandoh area the next day.
Following the twin attacks, security forces intensified their anti-terrorist operations and announced a cash reward of Rs 5 lakhs each on four Pakistani terrorists believed to have infiltrated and operating in the district.
The police, assisted by security forces, launched an operation in the village of Sinoo panchayat but came under heavy fire from the hiding terrorists, the official said.
The exchange of fire was still going on when last reports were received, they added.
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