Jammu & Kashmir News: Gunfight Breaks Out Between Security Forces & Terrorists In Kishtwar

Jammu: An exchange of fire took place between terrorists and security forces in a forest in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said.

The brief gunfight occurred when the police, assisted by the Indian Army, launched a cordon and search operation in the Khankoo forest located between Dachhan and Nagseni, following information about suspected movement of terrorists, the officials said.

OP CHERJI, Based on specific inputs an operation was launched by #IndianArmy in the Hadal Gal area of #Kishtwar Sector. Contact has been established with #terrorists. The #operation is currently in progress: White Knight Corps, Indian Army pic.twitter.com/VEb5COgdrf

— IANS (@ians_india) July 20, 2025

They further noted that the hiding terrorists opened fire upon spotting the search parties, who retaliated.

The exchange of fire continued for some time, but there have been no reports of any casualties, the officials said, adding that reinforcements have been rushed to the area.

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Search operations are underway to track down and neutralise the terrorists.

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