Security Forces and Terrorists Engage in Encounter in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir

Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir [India], March 28 – The Indian Army’s Rising Star Corps has reported the death of a Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel in the ongoing encounter between security forces and terrorists in Kathua district.

The Rising Star Corps of the Indian Army acknowledged the bravery of the police personnel who died in the encounter.  

“Rising Star Corps salutes the valor and indomitable spirit of the brave Jammu and Kashmir police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice fighting valiantly during the ongoing OP SAFIYAN in #Kathua. Their courage and dedication will always be remembered,” the Army stated in a post on X.

#IndianArmy#RisingStarCorps salutes the valor & indomitable spirit of the brave @JmuKmrPolice personnel who made the supreme sacrifice fighting valiantly during the ongoing OP SAFIYAN in #Kathua. Their courage and dedication will always be remembered.@adgpi @westerncomd_IA…

— Rising Star Corps_IA (@RisingStarCorps) March 28, 2025

   

Further details are awaited.

Earlier reports indicated an exchange of fire between security forces and terrorists in the Kathua district. The firing incident occurred during an anti-terrorist operation by the forces in the Suffain area of Kathua. Security forces have cordoned off the area, and a search operation is underway, according to the Indian Army.   

On Thursday, a firing incident was reported in the same area following the sighting of terrorists, police officials confirmed.    

Previously, on March 23, firing was reported in the Hiranagar area of Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, during a security forces search operation.   

Following this, Jammu and Kashmir (J-K) Police and troops from the Rising Star Corps of the Indian Army launched an intelligence-based joint operation in Hiranagar, Kathua.    

“Based on Intelligence Input regarding presence of terrorists, a Joint Operation has been launched by @JmukmrPolice & troops of #RisingStar Corps on 23 Mar 25 in general area Saniyal #Hiranagar. Operations in Progress,” the Rising Star Corps, Indian Army, posted on X.   

On Wednesday in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir Police conducted searches at multiple locations across the district as part of an investigation into banned terror outfits.

This development occurs amid heightened security concerns in the region, with security forces maintaining efforts to prevent the resurgence of militant activities in Jammu and Kashmir.