Eight Army Personnel Wounded in Kishtwar Encounter
Eight Army personnel sustained injuries during a prolonged gunfight with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district. The incident occurred during a joint counter-terror operation named Operation Trashi-I.
Operation Trashi-I Unfolds in Forested Area
Security forces made contact with terrorists in the forested Sonnar area near Chatroo. This happened around noon during a search operation. The Army's White Knight Corps and the Jammu and Kashmir Police are conducting the mission.
Officials reported that terrorists opened fire and hurled grenades. They attempted to break the security cordon. This action triggered hours of intermittent firing between the two sides.
Injuries and Evacuation Efforts
The injured soldiers mostly suffered wounds from grenade splinters. Authorities evacuated them to a hospital for medical treatment. Their conditions are being monitored closely.
Additional teams from the Army, CRPF, and police rushed to the area. They reinforced the security presence to support the ongoing operation.
Heightened Security and Ongoing Efforts
The operation remains active in Kishtwar. Security forces have deployed drones and sniffer dogs to assist in the search. This comes amid heightened security across Jammu region ahead of Republic Day celebrations.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation. They are taking all necessary measures to ensure public safety and neutralize the threat.
