A soldier was killed and three others were injured in a shootout with militants in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir

 A soldier was killed and three others were injured in a shootout with militants in Kishtwar

Soldier Killed, Three Injured in Kishtwar Clash with Militants

In a tense encounter today in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, one soldier lost his life and three others sustained injuries during an exchange of gunfire with militants. The firefight erupted as security forces engaged a group of heavily armed insurgents in a remote area of Kishtwar district, an area that has seen a resurgence in militant activity over recent months. The Indian Army, along with local police units, launched an operation to track down the militants, who were reported to be hiding in the dense forested terrain.

The martyred soldier was part of a patrol team conducting counter-insurgency operations in response to intelligence suggesting militant presence in the region. The injured soldiers were promptly evacuated and transported to a nearby medical facility, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Their conditions remain stable, according to medical officials.

Security forces have cordoned off the area and initiated a search operation to locate and neutralize the remaining militants. Additional reinforcements were dispatched to bolster the ongoing operation. Authorities have heightened security across Kishtwar and nearby areas to prevent any further incidents.

This tragic incident underscores the challenges faced by security personnel in volatile regions like Jammu and Kashmir, where insurgent activity has seen sporadic surges. Local officials have urged residents to cooperate with the security forces and report any suspicious activity, aiming to restore peace and stability in the area.