Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in J-K’s Kathua district

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An encounter broke out between security forces and suspected terrorists in the Hiranagar sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Sunday, following intelligence inputs about terrorist movement in the area. According to sources, security forces launched a large-scale search operation in the Manyal area of Hiranagar after receiving information about the presence of terrorists. Intermittent exchange of fire is underway, they said. Initial reports suggest that two to three terrorists have been cornered by the forces. However, sources also indicate that four to five terrorists may have infiltrated the area.