Encounter underway in J&K's Kalakote after suspected movement reported

An intense encounter between security forces and militants is underway in the forests of Kalakot in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district.

#WATCH | A joint operation by the Indian Army and J&K Police was launched in the area of Kalakote after specific intelligence about the movement of some unidentified individuals was received by J&K Police.

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Two army personnel have been injured in the ongoing encounter. According to local media reports, citing police officials, the wounded soldiers have been hospitalised and are in stable condition. “Technology is being used to monitor the terrorists. Presently, intense operations are under progress,” Jammu-based Defence spokesperson Lt Col Suneel was quoted as saying by a Hindustan Times report. “Following successful operations in the same area on 13 September, due to continual flow of intelligence, area domination and constant pressure on the terrorists, a specific intelligence about the movement of some suspected individuals was received on 1 October by the police. A joint operation by the Indian Army and police was launched in the general area Kalakote.” “Presently, use of technology is being resorted, to monitor the terrorists. Intense operations are under progress,” he added. Security forces suspected the presence of two to three heavily armed terrorists in the jungle, HT reported. The Broh and Soom forest belt in the Kalakote area was cordoned off on Monday following information about the suspicious movement. The encounter broke out later in the evening when the terrorists hiding in the area opened fire on the forces to break the cordon, HT reported, citing officials.