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An encounter erupted between security forces and terrorists in the general area of Chhatru in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district in the early hours of Wednesday, officials reported.  

One Army Jawan has reportedly been injured in the encounter as per Jagran.com. Security forces are continuing a search operation in the area.

Officials stated that the encounter started after the Jammu and Kashmir Police, with support from the Indian Army and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), conducted a joint operation in Chhatru based on precise intelligence about the presence of terrorists. The coordinated search operation was launched in the early morning, after which the security forces came under fire, resulting in an exchange of gunfire.

The coordinated search operation was initiated during the early morning hours.

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In a post shared on social media platform X, the White Knight Corps wrote, "Contact with Terrorists | Op Chhatru, in an intelligence based operation, in concert with @jk_police, in early morning hours today, alert troops of #WhiteKnightCorps have established contact with terrorists in the general area of Chhatru. Fire exchanged with terrorists. Operation is in progress.

Meanwhile, the operation is still ongoing, according to the latest reports, with security forces maintaining a strong presence in the area.

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Further details are awaited.

(With ANI Inputs )

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