After Kathua terror attack, encounter breaks out in Doda

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda on Tuesday, a day after an attack in Kathua in which five soldiers were killed. The operation, launched based on specific intelligence inputs, saw heavy gunfire exchanges involving units of the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF.
This comes a day after dive Army soldiers were killed in an ambush by terrorists in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on July 8.
This latest skirmish follows the successful neutralization of three terrorists in an encounter on June 26 this year, underscoring ongoing efforts to suppress terrorism in Doda. Tensions have persisted in the region since the terror attacks on June 11-12 in Chatargala and Bhalesa areas.
“We received credible information about the presence of terrorists in Gadi Bhagwah. Our forces are conducting a systematic operation to eliminate the threat,” saie a senior police official. Local residents have been advised to remain indoors for their safety, reflecting community concerns over the current security situation.