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Gunfight erupts as forces pursue militants in Udhampur
An armed encounter broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district during an anti-terrorism operation. Security forces engaged suspected militants as reinforcements were mobilized to the area.
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A firefight erupted in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday as security forces conducted counter-insurgency operations in the region. According to officials, armed personnel detected militant presence during the operation, prompting an armed response that triggered the ongoing encounter.
Security forces returned fire after coming under attack, officials confirmed. The engagement was still underway at the time of the latest reports, with no immediate casualties reported from either side.
Additional troops were dispatched to the operational area to reinforce the security personnel already engaged in the firefight. The reinforcements were meant to assist in containing the situation and locating the suspected militants involved in the exchange.
Udhampur, situated in the Jammu region, has been a focal point of counter-terror operations. The district has witnessed periodic security operations as forces work to neutralize militant threats in the area. Authorities have not yet released details on the identity or number of militants believed to be involved in the encounter.