Series of encounters continue in J&K; After Anantnag & Kishtwar encounter breaks out in Udhampur

Aug 12, 2024

Udhampur (J&K) August (ANI): Days after 2 soldiers were killed in Anantnag encounter, another gunbattle broke out in Udhampur on Aug 11. The exchange of fire broke out after a joint operation was launched by security forces in higher reaches of Basantgarh area. The areas have been cordoned off and a manhunt has been launched to flush out terrorists hiding in thick dense forests. Notably, the search operation in Anantnag that broke out on Aug 10 is underway for day 3 on August 12. Earlier on Aug 10, Police also released sketches of 4 terrorists spotted in Malhar, Bani, and Seojdhar with a 5 lakh bounty on each. Notably, recent months have witnessed an alarming surge in terror attacks killing more than 10 soldiers and numerous civilians.