An encounter between security forces and terrorists broke out on Wednesday at the Kathua-Basantgarh border in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir. Based on specific intelligence, security forces initiated the operation, establishing contact with the terrorists, according to the Defence Public Relations Officer (PRO) in Jammu. The operation is currently ongoing, with details yet to be confirmed.
Earlier, a BSF personnel sustained injuries after unprovoked firing from Pakistan in Jammu's Akhnoor sector near the International Border. The firing occurred around 2:35 am and was met with a strong response from BSF troops. Border tensions between India and Pakistan, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, remain a frequent flashpoint for ceasefire violations and cross-border skirmishes.
BSF personnel injured in Akhnoor sector firing
In a separate incident, a BSF personnel sustained injuries following unprovoked firing from Pakistan in the Akhnoor sector near the International Border around 2:35 am on Wednesday. The BSF responded to the firing, with troops placed on high alert. Cross-border skirmishes along the 3,323-kilometer India-Pakistan border, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, remain a significant security concern.
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