Kashmir Encounter: Army deploys combat vehicles, tanks following terrorist attack | VIDEO

Jammu Kashmir terrorist encounter: In response to intelligence reports from local residents about the presence of three heavily armed terrorists near the Assan temple in the Bhattal area of Khour.

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Army deploys tanks in Kashmir's Akhnoor (ANI)

Jammu Kashmir terrorist encounter: A significant encounter unfolded in the Akhnoor region of Jammu on Monday, resulting in the death of one terrorist after an Indian Army vehicle was targeted. The incident took place near the Shivassan temple in the Jogwan area of Battal, prompting immediate military action.

How did the attack unfold?

According to officials, the attack on the Army convoy occurred around 7:25 AM, with initial gunfire reported as an Army ambulance passed through a forward village. Following the incident, one terrorist was killed, and his body, along with a weapon, was recovered. However, two additional terrorists are believed to be in hiding after firing at the Army convoy near Asan in the Sunderbani Sector.

Ongoing search operations

In response to intelligence reports from local residents about the presence of three heavily armed terrorists near the Assan temple in the Bhattal area of Khour, the Army swiftly launched a search operation in Akhnoor, an area close to the Pakistan border. To bolster their efforts, BMP-2 infantry combat vehicles have been deployed to the encounter site, where operations are still active.

Army troops, along with local police, have established a cordon around the village and surrounding areas, diligently working to locate and neutralize the suspected infiltrators. As of now, no further casualties have been reported in this ongoing situation.