Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Gunfight Erupts Between Terrorists and Forces in Jammu and Kashmir
In Jammu and Kashmir, a group of terrorists and security forces had a brief shootout.
It started when the police and army searched a forest because they thought terrorists were there.
The terrorists fired first, and the security forces fired back.
The fighting only lasted a few minutes, and thankfully, no one got hurt.
More help arrived, and the security forces are still looking for the terrorists in the area.
Gunfire erupted between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district.
The encounter occurred in the Khankoo forest area, between Dachhan and Nagseni.
Security forces initiated a cordon-and-search operation based on intelligence.
Terrorists opened fire upon detecting the search parties, prompting a return of fire.
There were no reported casualties from either side during the exchange.
- Who
- Terrorists and security forces.
- What
- An exchange of gunfire between terrorists and security forces.
- When
- Sunday
- Where
- Khankoo forest of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Intelligence indicated suspected militant movement, leading to a search operation and subsequent encounter.
- Location
- Khankoo forest, Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Participants
- Terrorists and security forces
- Operation Type
- Cordon-and-search
- Casualties
- None reported
- Duration
- Several minutes