Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Encounter in J-K's Udhampur; Terrorist Injured
On Monday evening, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir started a search operation in a remote village called Soan in Udhampur district.
They got information that some terrorists from a group called Jaish-e-Mohammad might be hiding there.
When the security forces, which include the police, army, and CRPF, reached the village, they heard gunshots.
This means a fight, called an encounter, started between the security forces and the terrorists.
One terrorist and one security personnel were injured in the fight.
The area was surrounded tightly to stop the terrorists from escaping.
The operation was stopped for the night because it was dark and the area is hard to navigate, but it will start again in the morning.
An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday evening.
The gunfight started in village Soan in Majalta area after security forces launched a search operation based on information about the presence of terrorists.
The terrorists are believed to be affiliated with the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit.
A joint team of Special Operations Group (SOG) of police, Army, and CRPF are involved in the operation.
One terrorist and one security personnel were injured in the encounter, and the operation was suspended for the night to resume the next morning.
- Who
- Security forces (SOG, Army, CRPF) and terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)
- What
- An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists
- When
- Monday evening, around 6 pm
- Where
- Village Soan in Majalta area, Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- Security forces launched a search operation following information about the presence of terrorists
- Location
- Village Soan, Majalta area, Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Time
- Monday evening, around 6 pm
- Security Forces Involved
- Special Operations Group (SOG) of police, Army, CRPF
- Terrorist Group
- Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM)
- Action Taken
- Search operation launched, reinforcements rushed to the area
- Casualties
- One terrorist injured, one security personnel injured
- Operation Status
- Suspended for the night, to resume Tuesday morning
Sources
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