Security Forces Eliminate 2 Terrorists in Ongoing Encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur

An encounter is going on between security forces and terrorists in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. According to the information received, 4 heavily armed terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist group are trapped in the area. They have been surrounded by security forces. Information is being received that security forces have killed 2 terrorists in this encounter.

Security forces have killed 2 terrorists in this encounter. A while ago, the Defence spokesperson had given information on the matter that based on special intelligence, a joint search operation was launched in Kathua and the terrorists were surrounded on the Kathua-Basantgarh border. Police said that the area has been cordoned off and there were some rounds of firing from both sides.

Let us tell you that assembly elections are being held in Jammu and Kashmir after 10 years, due to the elections, there is a sudden increase in terrorist activities. Elections will be held here in 3 phases, the first phase will be on September 18, the second phase on September 25 and the third phase on October 1. Due to this, intelligence agencies got information about terrorist movements in many parts of the state, in which there is a possibility of an attack on the Jammu and Kashmir elections and Kailash Kund Yatra. It was further said that terrorists can also attack security forces and police bases.

Let us inform you that the terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed was formed in Pakistan in the year 2000. Maulana Masood Azhar formed this organization to spread terror in India. This organization has been banned by the Government of India. The banned terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed is responsible for many deadly attacks in the country, including the 2019 Pulwama bomb blast.