Two terrorists were killed in a late-night gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, officials said on Thursday. The encounter took place during a joint intelligence-based operation in the Brattal area of Majalta. The operation began after security forces received information about the presence of suspected terrorists in the area. The identities and affiliations of the two slain terrorists were still being ascertained, while search operations continued.What Happened In Udhampur?Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation after suspicious movement was reported in the Majalta area on Wednesday evening. Contact with the suspected terrorists was established during the operation, leading to an exchange of fire. Two terrorists were killed during the ensuing gunfight, according to officials. The Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF were involved in the operation, which continued amid difficult weather and terrain.The operation was conducted in Udhampur’s Majalta area.Security forces acted on intelligence inputs about suspected terrorist presence.Two terrorists were killed during the gunfight.The identities of those killed had not been officially confirmed.Search and surveillance operations remained underway.Operation Began After InputsThe security operation was launched after information about suspicious movement was received in the Majalta area. According to officials, forces initially established a cordon and began searching the area. The situation escalated after security personnel came into contact with the suspected terrorists and an exchange of fire followed.The joint operation involved the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force. Reports identified the Army formation involved as the White Knight Corps. Security personnel continued operations despite rain, difficult terrain and poor visibility in the area. Also Read: India Rejects Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission Over Legal BasisSearch Operation Still UnderwayThe killing of two terrorists marked the latest development in the Udhampur operation, but security forces had not ended the search. Officials said the operation was continuing to check the surrounding area and determine whether any other suspected terrorists remained nearby. Arms and ammunition were also reported to have been recovered during the operation.Key HighlightsTwo terrorists were killed in Udhampur on the intervening night of September 16–17.The encounter occurred in the Brattal area of Majalta.Army, CRPF and J&K Police participated in the operation.The operation was launched after intelligence inputs about terrorist presence.Identities and affiliations of the slain terrorists were still being verified.Search operations continued after the gunfight.Security Forces Continue SearchesThe ongoing operation reflects continued security activity in the hilly areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Following the gunfight, forces maintained a cordon and expanded searches around the encounter site. Officials were working to establish the identities of the two slain terrorists and determine whether additional threats remained in the area.The Udhampur gunfight has resulted in the deaths of two terrorists, while the counter-terror operation remains active. Security forces are continuing searches in the surrounding areas, with further details expected after the operation and identification process are completed.Disclaimer: This article is provided only for knowledge and news-information purposes and is based on publicly available official statements and current news reports.
