2 Army Officers, Jawan Killed In Encounter With Terrorists In Jammu And Kashmir

Srinagar: Two Army officers and a jawan made the ultimate sacrifice during a fierce gunfight with terrorists in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The intense encounter, which commenced on Wednesday evening, continues to rage in the Bajimaal area of Dharmsal, where two terrorists remain cornered following a cordon-and-search operation.

Additional troops have been deployed to eliminate the suspected foreign national terrorists who had been moving in the area since Sunday, reportedly even seeking refuge in a place of worship. The casualties include two captains and a havildar, while a major and two jawans have been injured. The injured personnel are being transported to the Army’s Command Hospital in Udhampur for treatment.

Local residents reported that a cordon-and-search operation had been underway in the region since Sunday to track down terrorists. Due to the operation, villagers were advised to stay indoors, and school activities for children were temporarily halted. The situation remains tense as security forces work to neutralize the threat posed by the trapped terrorists in the ongoing encounter.