Another encounter between security forces & terrorist in J&K's Doda, 2 soldiers injured

NEW DELHI: At least two soldiers sustained injuries during an encounter with terrorists in Jaddan Bata village, located in the Kastigarh area of Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district.
The incident took place at approximately 2:00 am when terrorists targeted a temporary security camp established in a government school for ongoing search operations, as reported by officials.
In response to the terrorist attack, security forces engaged in a firefight that continued for more than an hour. Officials stated that efforts are under way to clear the area of terrorists.

The encounter in Jaddan Bata village is part of a larger search operation that was initiated following the killing of four army personnel, including a captain, by terrorists in Desa and nearby forest areas on the night between Monday and Tuesday.
The operation, now in its fourth day, also witnessed brief exchanges of fire at two locations in Desa forests during the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday.

Doda district, which had been declared free of terrorism in 2005, has experienced a series of attacks since June 12. These incidents include an attack in Chattergala pass that left six security personnel injured, followed by a firefight in Gandoh the following day, resulting in one policeman being injured. On June 26, a day-long operation in Gandoh area led to the elimination of three terrorists, and another encounter took place in Ghadi Bhagwah forest on July 9.
Since the beginning of this year, a total of 27 individuals, comprising 11 security personnel, a village defence guard, five terrorists, and seven pilgrims returning from Shiv Khori temple in Reasi district on June 9, have lost their lives in nearly a dozen terror attacks across six districts of Jammu province.