Doda Encounter: Indian Army Captain From 48 Rashtriya Rifles Martyred During Gunfight With Terrorist in Assar Area of Jammu and Kashmir

An Indian Army captain from 48 Rashtriya Rifles was killed during an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda district on Wednesday, August 14. According to officials, the captain was leading the charge at Shivgarh Dhar in Assar in Doda.

A gunfight between security forces and terrorists occurred in a dense forest area during a cordon and search operation (CASO) launched by a joint security team. Indian Army and police were searching for the terrorist hideouts. 

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In the early hours on Wednesday, an encounter in Doda's Assar area led to a joint search operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police. Forces recovered an M4 carbine and three rucksacks and found bloodstains at the site. The operation is ongoing.

"The terrorists are holed up in a riverine in Assar," an official said. The terrorists had entered Doda from a forested area near Patnitop in the Udhampur district following a brief firefight with security forces in that area.

White Knight Corps said earlier in the day," Search for the terrorists continues amidst a heavy firefight. One officer has been injured while leading the search party. War-like stores have been recovered as operations. 

Earlier today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday convened an important meeting on the "rising" terror-related incidents in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. As per officials, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, Director General of Military Operations-Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma and heads of the security-related agencies were present in the meeting. The meeting is being held at South Block. The development comes a day ahead of Independence Day on August 15.

Meanwhile, security forces across Jammu and Kashmir have been placed on high alert ahead of Independence Day to ensure public safety.