Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Gunfight Erupts in J&K's Kishtwar Between Security Forces and Terrorists
On Sunday, a shootout happened in the forest of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir.
Police and the Indian Army were searching the Khankoo forest after hearing about possible terrorists there.
When the search party arrived, the terrorists started shooting, and the security forces fired back.
The fight went on for a while, but nobody was hurt.
More help was sent to the area, and the search is still going on to find the terrorists.
An exchange of fire occurred between terrorists and security forces in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The gunfight took place in the Khankoo forest area.
Police, with the Indian Army's assistance, initiated a cordon and search operation.
The operation followed reports of suspected terrorist movement.
No casualties have been reported, and reinforcements were deployed.
- Who
- Terrorists and security forces including police and Indian Army.
- What
- Exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Khankoo forest, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Cordon and search operation following suspected terrorist movement.
- Location
- Khankoo forest, Kishtwar
- Date
- Sunday
- Involved Parties
- Security forces, Terrorists
- Operation Type
- Cordon and search
- Casualties
- None reported
Sources
Gunfight Erupts Between Security Forces and Terrorists in J&K
Terrorists exchange fire with security forces in J-K’s Kishtwar
Jammu & Kashmir News: Gunfight Breaks Out Between Security Forces & Terrorists In Kishtwar