In Doda district, Jammu and Kashmir, a major encounter is ongoing between Indian security forces and terrorists. During this clash, an Indian Army captain has been killed, and there is an expectation that four terrorists may have been killed as well. The gunfight has been intense, and defense minister Rajnath Singh has called a high-level meeting in Delhi.
Important Meeting in Delhi
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh held an important meeting on Wednesday to address the rising number of terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir. The meeting was attended by top officials, including Defense Secretary Giridhar Arman, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, and Director General of Military Operations Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma. The meeting took place in the South Block in Delhi on August 14, a day before Independence Day. Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have been put on high alert for Independence Day.
Current Situation in Doda
In the encounter in Doda, security forces have surrounded a group of terrorists in the Shivgarh-Asar belt. An ongoing search operation is being conducted in the area, which is difficult due to dense forest. A civilian was also injured during the encounter and is receiving treatment. The army has recovered one M-4 rifle and three bags from the terrorists. The encounter began on August 13 in a forested area near Patnitop, and the operation is named “Operation Asar.”
Details of the Encounter
According to an official, the terrorists are hiding near a river in the jungle. There has been intermittent gunfire between the terrorists and security forces. The forces maintained their positions throughout the night, and the search for the terrorists resumed with daylight. Heavy gunfire started again around 7:30 AM today.
Earlier Encounter in Anantnag
Previously, on August 10, there was another encounter in Anantnag where two soldiers and one civilian were killed. This clash occurred during a joint operation by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF in the Kokernag area. The soldiers who died were Havildar Deepak Kumar Yadav and Lance Naik Praveen Sharma.
Casualties This Year
As of July 21, the Ministry of Home Affairs reported that 28 people, including civilians and security personnel, had been killed in 11 terrorist incidents and 24 anti-terror operations this year. The Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and other senior officers have paid tribute to the fallen soldiers.
