Soldier killed in exchange of fire with terrorists in Kishtwar encounter
The encounter broke out early Thursday morning after security forces intercepted a group of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Chatroo area of Kishtwar district, sources said.
'One of our #Bravehearts sustained grievous injuries in the exchange of fire and has succumbed despite best medical efforts,' a tweet from Nagrota-based White Knight Corps said on the social media website X.
'During the ongoing operation, fierce gunfight is continuing,' it said, adding that the 'operation is in progress'.
During the ongoing operation, fierce gunfight is continuing.
One of our #Bravehearts sustained grievous injuries in the exchange of fire and has succumbed despite best medical efforts.
Operation is in progress@adgpi @NorthernComd_IA
— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) May 22, 2025
According to police sources, a group of 3-4 terrorists from the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) are believed to be trapped in the area, and a joint cordon-and-search operation involving the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army, and paramilitary forces is currently ongoing.
The operation was launched after what sources described as 'precise intelligence input' provided by the local police. The trapped terrorists are thought to be part of the same group that recently escaped an earlier encounter in the same region.
This follows recent encounters in South Kashmir's Tral and Shopian, where six terrorists were killed.
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
35 minutes ago
- Time of India
Madhya Pradesh crash: Mini bus carrying music troupe collides with truck in Shivpuri; 4 killed, 11 injured
SHIVPURI: At least four persons were killed and 11 others injured after a mini bus they were travelling in collided with a small truck on National Highway 46 in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district on Saturday, police said. The accident occurred around 5 am, around 30 km from the district headquarters, when the mini bus, carrying a Gujarat-based music troupe, was returning from a programme at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Survaya police station SHO Arvind Chari said. According to the police, the bus driver lost control, entered the wrong lane, and collided with the truck. The deceased included Hardik Dave (37), a singer in the troupe, Raja Thakur (28), Ankit Thakur (17), and Rajendra Solanki (47), all members of the band. The injured have been admitted to hospitals in the area. A preliminary probe suggests that the driver of the mini bus, which had 17 people onboard, might have dozed off at the wheel. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Happy Krishna Janmashtami Wishes ,, messages , and quotes !
New Indian Express
an hour ago
- New Indian Express
Four killed, 11 injured as mini bus collides with small truck in MP's Shivpuri
SHIVPURI: Four persons were killed and 11 others injured after the mini bus they were travelling in collided with a small truck on a highway in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri district on Saturday, police said. The accident occurred around 5 am on National Highway 46, around 30 km from the district headquarters, when the mini bus carrying a Gujarat-based music troupe was returning from a programme at the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Survaya police station house officer (SHO) Arvind Chari told PTI. He said the bus driver lost control of the wheel, entered the wrong lane and collided with a small truck. The deceased included Hardik Dave (37), a singer in the music troupe, Raja Thakur (28), Ankit Thakur (17) and Rajendra Solanki (47), all members of the band, the SHO said. He said the injured persons have been admitted to hospitals. A preliminary probe suggests that the driver of the mini bus with 17 people onboard might have dozed off at the wheel, Chari said, adding that further investigation is underway.
New Indian Express
an hour ago
- New Indian Express
Suicide bid sparks MLA affair row in Andhra Pradesh
GUNTUR: Tension prevailed in Guntur on Friday after a TDP woman activist, identified as Sufia, attempted suicide by consuming pesticide outside Guntur East TDP MLA Naseer Ahmad's office. She was rushed to the government hospital and is currently undergoing treatment. From her hospital bed, Sufia alleged that Guntur East TDP MLA Naseer Ahmad had an extramarital affair with a woman party leader, information she claimed came from the leader's husband, Naveen Krishna. She accused police of harassing her family, prompting her suicide attempt, and demanded the arrest of Naveen Krishna and Vijay Krishna, alleging their phones held proof. The controversy stems from a viral video showing the MLA in a video call with a woman. Ahmad dismissed it as AI-generated and part of a political campaign. DSP Abdul said Sufia is the key accused in the case, accused of hacking the complainant's phone. He denied harassment, said she voluntarily gave her phone, and added the video's authenticity would be examined as part of the ongoing investigation. Suicide helpline: OneLife: 78930 78930, Roshni, Hyderabad-based NGO: 040-66202000
