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J&K: Encounter underway in Kathua

By IANS | Updated: July 8, 2024 16:45 IST

Jammu, July 8 An encounter is underway between the security forces and the terrorists in J&K’s Kathua district ...

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Jammu, July 8 An encounter is underway between the security forces and the terrorists in J&K’s Kathua district on Monday.

Officials said that terrorists fired at an army team in Barmuda village of Kathua district, 52 kms away from Kathua town.

“Fire was retaliated and now a CASO (Cordon & Search Operation) has been started in the area,” an official said.

He said that reinforcements have been rushed to the spot.

Further details are awaited.

--IANS

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