Encounter breaks out in J&K’s Rajouri during major search operations
Security forces engaged in a firefight with terrorists in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. The encounter occurred during a joint operation involving the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF. Operations are ongoing as security forces have established a cordon around the area.
- ▪The encounter took place in the Pir Panjal valley's Rajouri district.
- ▪Contact with terrorists was established around 11:30 a.m. in the Gambhir Muglan area.
- ▪Troops responded with calibrated action, leading to an exchange of fire.
- ▪Security forces have laid a cordon around the area and operations are ongoing.
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Security forces on Saturday (May 23, 2026) encountered with a group of terrorists in a firefight in the Pir Panjal valley’s Rajouri district.Also read | Top JeM terrorist killed in encounter in J&K’s KathuaAn Army spokesman of the White Knight Corps said that contact with terrorists was established at around 11:30 a.m. in the Gambhir Muglan area during a joint operation launched by the Indian Army along with Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF.Troops responded swiftly with calibrated action after the contact, leading to an exchange of fire between the two sides, the spokesman said. Top JeM terrorist killed in encounter in J&K’s KathuaSecurity forces have effectively laid a cordon around the area and operations are presently under way, the Army said.
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