Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Oct 3: A brief exchange of fire took place between security forces and terrorists during a search operation in Chatroo area of Kishtwar district this morning.
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“Based on specific inputs about the presence of terrorists, the security forces launched a joint search operation in Chatroo and a contact was established (with terrorists). Few rounds were fired from both sides,” the officials said.
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Reinforcement of security forces was rushed to the spot to intensify search operations and track down the terrorists. However, there was no further contact till late tonight when the reports last came in.
Security forces have had multiple exchanges of fire with terrorists in various parts of Kishtwar during the last two months.
On September 13, two Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were martyred in an encounter with terrorists in the Naidgham area of Chatroo.
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