Gunfire Exchange Between Security Forces and Terrorists in Doda, Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, 15th July 2024: An exchange of gunfire occurred between armed forces and terrorists in the Dessa area of Doda district in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The J&K police reported that the firing has ceased, and security forces have initiated a search operation in the area.

Earlier, security forces had conducted search operations in Jammu, Doda, and Reasi districts following intelligence regarding suspicious movements.

This incident follows a recent anti-infiltration operation by the Indian Army on Sunday, where three terrorists were killed along the Line of Control (LoC) in the Keran sector of Kupwara district, Jammu and Kashmir.

In recent months, the Jammu division of J&K has witnessed a series of terrorist attacks. Militants have targeted locations in Kathua, Doda, Reasi, and Udhampur districts, resulting in the loss of 15 lives, including nine pilgrims and six security personnel, with 46 others injured.