Kathua Encounter Update : Police Head Constable Martyred, ASI Injured, Operation On
A head constable was killed while as an assistant Sub Inspector of Police was injured in an ongoing encounter in Billwar area of Kathua district.
An official told that during intial firefight, a head constable was killed also one assistant sub-inspector of Police was injured.
The injured ASI was immediately evacuated to hospital for advanced treatment, they said.
Meanwhile, the operation in the area was underway when this story was being filed.
Encounter break out In Kathua
An encounter has started between Terrorists and Security forces Lahari village Rasani of Kathua Jammu region on Saturday.
Sources told that terrorists fired upon the search party of Security forces in the Lahari Village.
“As the troops inched closer to the suspected spot, they came under heavy fire which was exchanged effectively,” they said.
They said two to three terrorists are believed to be trapped in the area.
Additional reinforcements have been called in to ensure terrorists don’t flee. “Cordon layers are being strengthened,” they said.
More details will follow.
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