Kathua, January 25, 2025: Indian Army troops exchanged fire with suspected terrorists in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district early on January 25, 2025. The encounter began around 1:20 am when an Army camp in Batod panchayat detected the movement of terrorists and opened fire. The exchange lasted for nearly half an hour, with no casualties reported. The terrorists, believed to be three in number, fled into a nearby forest.
Following the encounter, the Army launched a cordon-and-search operation to track down the terrorists. This is part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region, particularly ahead of the Republic Day celebrations, with security forces working to maintain peace and order.
