JAMMU, Jan 22: After several days of lull, a fresh encounter broke out today between security forces and terrorists in the higher reaches of Kishtwar district as the ongoing anti-terror drive continues across other parts of Jammu ahead of Republic Day.
The operation in Sonnar village near Mandral-Singhpora in Chatroo belt was launched on Sunday, leading to a gunfight in which one paratrooper was martyred and seven other soldiers injured.
However, the terrorists fled deep inside the forest after several hours of gunfight taking advantage of thick vegetation and challenging terrain but the security forces continued their hunt and finally tracked the terrorists hiding in a wooden structure at Mali Dana top this morning.
It said a heavy exchange of fire between the two sides continued for hours together. The firing has stopped and a search operation is underway when last reports were received, t
A hideout of the terrorists was blown up by the troops. However, it is yet to be ascertained whether the terrorists were killed or escaped again.
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