Five security personnel sustain critical injuries in shootout with terrorists in J-K’s Doda.
Officials reported that a gun battle with terrorists in a wooded area in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night left five security personnel, including an army officer, severely wounded.
The meeting commenced when Rashtriya Rifles troops and Special Operations Group of J-K Police conducted a combined search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in the Desa forest area at approximately 7.45 pm.
Four army personnel, along with one officer, and one police personnel were injured during a gunfight that lasted for more than 20 minutes, according to reports.
Officials reported that the injured individuals were transported to the hospital and were said to be in a “critical” condition.
The Army stated that more troops had been deployed to the region and the operation was still ongoing as of the latest reports.
Officials said that they initiated the operation based on information regarding the existence of terrorists.
A police representative verified the shootout between security forces and terrorists in the Desa forest area but mentioned that more information is still needed.
“Utilizing particular intelligence information, a coordinated operation by Indian Army and JKP was ongoing in the overall Northern region of Doda.”
Communication was made with terrorists tonight around 2100 hours, leading to a fierce gun battle. First reports indicate that our courageous soldiers have been injured.
Extra soldiers have been deployed to the region. The Army’s 16 Corps, also called White Knight Corps, stated on X that operations are ongoing.
