Udhampur Clash: Security Forces Battle Terrorists in J&K Encounter

 

UDHAMPUR, JAMMU & KASHMIR (MAY 30, 2024): An intense encounter erupted between security forces and terrorists in the remote Bihali forest area of Basantgarh, Udhampur district, on Thursday, according to reports from the Indian Army cited by PTI. The operation, codenamed "Operation Bihali", is currently ongoing.

Key Details of the Udhampur Encounter

Joint Operation: The firefight began during a meticulously planned joint operation conducted by the Indian Army and Jammu & Kashmir Police.

Location: The operation is focused in the Bihali area, within the Basantgarh 

region of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir.

Contact Established: Security forces successfully located and established contact with the terrorist group holed up in the forested terrain.

Ongoing Action: As per the latest update from the Army's White Knight Corps on social media, "Contact has been established with terrorists. The operation is in progress." Reinforcements have cordoned off the area.

Heightened Security Operations in J&K

    This Udhampur encounter occurs amidst significantly stepped-up counter-terrorism operations across Jammu and Kashmir. The heightened security posture follows the devastating April 22 terrorist attack on tourists in Pahalgam, South Kashmir, where Pakistani terrorists killed 25 tourists and one local resident.

Recent Arrests: Significant progress was made in the Pahalgam investigation on Sunday with the arrest of two local men accused of harboring the attackers.

NIA Confirmation: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has confirmed that all three gunmen involved in the Pahalgam attack were Pakistani nationals.

Sustained Pressure: Security forces have been engaged in multiple encounters across the Union Territory over recent weeks, aiming to dismantle terror networks and prevent further attacks.

Significance of Operation Bihali, Udhampur

    

Operation Bihali represents the continued, determined efforts of Indian security forces to proactively target and neutralize terrorist threats in Jammu and Kashmir. The focus on remote areas like Bihali in Basantgarh underscores the challenges of terrain and the commitment to securing even the most isolated regions.

The situation remains fluid. This is a developing story. Further updates on the Udhampur encounter, including potential casualties or arrests, are awaited as Operation Bihali continues.

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