Encounter going on between security forces and terrorists in the Billawar area of Kathua Distt: JKP Cop martyred
An intense encounter between security forces and terrorists erupted on September 28, 2024, in the Billawar area of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir. The clash occurred in the Kog-Mandli village during a cordon and search operation that was initiated based on intelligence reports about terrorist presence. During the exchange, a Jammu and Kashmir police head constable was tragically martyred while an assistant sub-inspector was injured. The area has been placed under tight security, with reinforcements being deployed from nearby camps.
The encounter is still ongoing, with both sides exchanging heavy fire. 4-5 millitants are believed to be trapped. This incident takes place just before the final phase of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, scheduled for October 1, adding heightened tension to the region. Security measures have been intensified along key roads, including the Bani-Billawar route, to prevent any further escalation.
