Srinagar, June 11: A terrorist has been killed in an ongoing gunfight which broke out between security forces and terrorists in the Saida Sohal area of Hiranagar in J&K’s Kathua after terrorists attacked a house along the International Border in the region.
The firing is going on in village Saida Sukhal near Koota Mode under the jurisdiction of police station Hira Nagar. One terrorist has been killed and the operation is going on, said ADGP Jammu.
One terrorist killed, Operation going on. https://t.co/IvWsFDZrX6
— ADGP Jammu (@adgp_igp) June 11, 2024
Earlier, security forces had launched a search operation after gunshots were heard in the area.
Meanwhile, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said that he is in continuous contact with the officials from administration and security wing.
I am in continuous online contact with DC #Kathua Sh Rakesh Minhas in the wake of terrorist attack on a house in village Saida in Hiranagar sector close to the International Border. I am also in touch with SSP Kathua Sh Anayat Ali Choudhary who is on the spot. The owner of
1/2— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) June 11, 2024
Singh said that an attack was launched on a house without naming the owner of the house. He said he is also in touch with the house owner over phone.