J&K Girl Injured In Kathua Gunfight As Terrorists Escape, Indian Forces Ramp Up Search Near Pakistan Border

(MENAFN- Live Mint) Jammu and Kashmir News: In Kathua district, a fierce gunbattle broke out between security forces and heavily armed terrorists on Sunday evening, leaving a young girl injured. "A firing incident was reported in the Hiranagar area of Kathua after a search operation was underway," the Jammu and Kashmir Police said. According to India Today the terrorists fled the scene.

According to India Today TV , three suspected terrorists were spotted in a dense forest near the international border. Following this search operation was launched in the Sanyal village of India- Pakistan border in Hiranagar sector area of Kathu district on Sunday evening.

As the forces closed in, the terrorists opened fire, triggering a fierce exchange of bullets that echoed through the night. Caught in the crossfire was a local girl, who sustained injuries before being rushed to the hospital. Doctors later confirmed that her condition was stable.

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A joint operation involving the Special Operations Group of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was launched in the forest area near the international border at Hiranagar, earlier in the day.

The operation began following reports of suspicious movements, with local residents reportedly spotting armed individuals, prompting a large-scale search operation.

Security forces have informed that reinforcements have been rushed to the spot and further details are awaited.

Earlier on Thursday, a blast took place near a police vehicle in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri , the Jammu and Kashmir polic said.

No injuries were reported in the blast.

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