Violent Gunfight in Kathua, J&K: Four Policemen Sacrifice Lives, Three Terrorists Eliminated

Violent Gunfight in Kathua, J&K: Four Policemen Sacrifice Lives, Three Terrorists Eliminated
Jitendra Kumar
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A fierce gunfight erupted in the forests of Kathua, Jammu & Kashmir, resulting in the loss of four policemen’s lives and the death of three militants, who had been hiding out in the area. The encounter is the latest chapter in the ongoing struggle between Indian security forces and militant groups operating in the region.

The operation, which was initiated based on intelligence reports of an imminent terrorist threat, involved a large contingent of police forces along with army personnel. The militants had reportedly infiltrated the area with the intention of carrying out attacks, possibly on vital infrastructure or local government targets.

The encounter lasted several hours as the security forces advanced through dense forest terrain, encountering stiff resistance from the terrorists. The militants, who had fortified their position, opened fire on the advancing security forces. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, the police team responded bravely, managing to kill three terrorists.

However, the cost of the operation was steep. Four policemen lost their lives during the course of the gunfight. The tragedy has once again brought the region’s ongoing security issues into sharp focus. The dead officers were honored with a funeral that was attended by several prominent local leaders, including the Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor and the Director General of Police.

This event has once again highlighted the complexities of counter-insurgency operations in Jammu & Kashmir, where militant outfits continue to pose a serious threat to peace and stability.

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Jitendra Kumar
Jitendra Kumar is an Indian journalist and social activist from Hathras in Uttar Pradesh is known as the senior journalist and founder of Xpert Times Network Private Limited.