Encounter Erupts Between Security Forces and Terrorists in Kishtwar’s Chhatru Area
Kishtwar (Jammu & Kashmir), November 5: An encounter broke out early Wednesday between security forces and terrorists in the Chhatru area of Kishtwar district, officials confirmed.
The gunfight began after the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Indian Army launched a joint operation based on specific intelligence inputs regarding the presence of terrorists in the region. During the search operation, the security personnel came under fire, prompting them to retaliate.
The White Knight Corps shared an update on X, stating:
“Contact with Terrorists | Op Chhatru. In an intelligence-based operation conducted jointly with @jk_police, alert troops of #WhiteKnightCorps established contact with terrorists in the Chhatru area early this morning. Exchange of fire is underway. The operation is in progress.”
Security forces have cordoned off the area and intensified the search to prevent any escape routes for the terrorists. Additional reinforcements have been deployed as the encounter continues.
