Gunfight Erupts in Kishtwar’s Chattru: Security Forces Engage Terrorists in Intense Clash

Gunfight Erupts in Kishtwar’s Chattru: Security Forces Engage Terrorists in Intense Clash

A major gunfight broke out early Friday morning in the Chattru village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, as security forces engaged with terrorists in an intense operation. The firefight erupted after the army and J-K Police initiated a cordon and search operation (CASO) in the area.

According to officials, the security forces had received intelligence inputs regarding the presence of heavily armed terrorists in the region. Acting swiftly, a joint team from the Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police launched the operation, which soon escalated into a fierce encounter as the terrorists opened fire.

Sources from the ground revealed that the operation began after credible intelligence reports indicated the movement of suspected terrorists in the dense forest region around Chattru village. Security forces, with their precision and well-coordinated strategies, quickly surrounded the area to prevent the terrorists from escaping.

“As soon as the search teams reached the suspected hideout, the terrorists started firing indiscriminately,” said an official. The security personnel responded with equal force, leading to a gunfight that continued for several hours.

The security forces urged locals to remain inside their homes for safety as the area was put under lockdown. The sound of gunfire and heavy ammunition exchange could be heard from a distance, creating tension among the residents. Authorities are ensuring that civilians are kept out of harm's way during the ongoing encounter.

Following the gunfight, security forces placed the entire Kishtwar region on high alert. Additional reinforcements have been rushed to the site to intensify the search and combing operations. Reports suggest that several more terrorists could be hiding in the area, and the security forces are determined to flush them out.

As of now, there are no reports of casualties from the security forces’ side, but the exchange of gunfire continues, keeping the situation tense. The authorities have not yet confirmed the number of terrorists involved in the encounter.

The situation in Chattru remains fluid, and the operation is expected to continue until the entire area is cleared of hostile elements. Security forces are keeping a vigilant eye on the unfolding scenario, ensuring no terrorist manages to escape.