Encounter Breaks Out Between Security Forces and Terrorists in Udhampur’s Basantgarh

According to a senior police official, the operation was launched following specific intelligence inputs about suspicious movement in the area. As security forces intensified the search operation, they came under heavy fire from the militants, triggering a fierce gunfight.

The area has been cordoned off, and additional reinforcements have been rushed to the spot. The exchange of fire is currently underway. Further details are awaited.