Encounter erupts between terrorists and security forces in Udhampur ahead of Amarnath yatra

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in a dense forest area of Udhampur district on Thursday, the Army confirmed.

According to a spokesperson from the Jammu-based White Knight Corps, the gunfight erupted during a joint operation launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Bihali area of Basantgarh, a remote and heavily forested zone known for its challenging terrain.

Based on specific intelligence, a joint operation was launched by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice in the Bihali area of #Basantgarh.