Pakistani terrorist suspected to have been killed in an encounter in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir

An encounter took place in a village where one terrorist was killed and another terrorist was reported to be hiding. Meanwhile, in another incident in the higher reaches of Doda district, a gunfight had begun between terrorists and security forces. The Additional Director General of Police, Jammu zone, Anand Jain, provided details about the operation and emphasized the need to avoid unverified reports. The terrorists, who were suspected to have infiltrated from across the border, appeared in Saida Sukhal village and asked for water.

This prompted a police team to rush to the village, where one of the terrorists was killed in an exchange of fire while the other remained hidden. The operation in the village was ongoing, and an AK assault rifle and a rucksack were recovered from the slain terrorist. The ADGP confirmed that only one civilian was injured in the attack, dispelling rumors of multiple casualties. He also mentioned another ongoing incident in Doda district and highlighted the attempts by a “hostile” neighbor to disturb the peaceful atmosphere in the Jammu region.

The attack in Kathua followed a recent incident where ultras targeted a bus carrying pilgrims, leading to casualties. Union Minister Jitendra Singh expressed his continuous communication with the local officials and provided updates on the situation. The police requested citizens to wait for authentic information and cooperate with the authorities in dealing with the national security challenge posed by hostile elements. Overall, the text discusses a series of terrorist incidents, the response by security forces, and the need to avoid spreading unverified information.