Udhampur Encounter: An army personnel of 6 PARA SF, Jhantu Ali Shaikh, was martyred during a counter-terror operation. Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur have initiated operations against terrorists in the valley, resulting in an encounter on Thursday. The exchange of fires is underway in the Dudu-Basantgarh region of the district officials said.
GOC, WhiteKnightCorps and all ranks salute braveheart Hav Jhantu Ali Shaikh of 6 PARA SF, who made the supreme sacrifice during a counter terror operation. His indomitable courage and the valour of his team will never be forgotten. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved family… pic.twitter.com/QpInGDPdXf
— ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2025
According to the official X handle of the 16 Corps of the Indian Army, one of the security personnel, Jhantu Ali Shaikh, had sustained severe injuries in the initial operation and later succumbed to it after medical assistance.
An official said that security forces had launched a cordon and search operation following inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area, added the report. According to the information shared by officials, when security forces reached the suspected spot, the terrorist opened fire on the forces, resulting in an encounter.
The exchange of fire is currently taking place, and information will be shared accordingly, added officials.
The region where the operation has occurred is a complex terrain covered with thick jungle and falls under the jurisdiction of the Indian Army's 9 Corps, while also overlapping with the operational boundary of the 16 Corps.
#OpBirliGali
— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) April 24, 2025
Based on specific intelligence, a joint operation with @JmuKmrPolice was launched today in #Basantgarh, #Udhampur.
Contact was established and a fierce firefight ensued.
One of our #Bravehearts sustained grievous injuries in the initial exchange and later succumbed… pic.twitter.com/eojsj5PPuU
Security forces are in action to track down the terrorists responsible for the deadly attack in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley on Tuesday, April 22, which claimed 26 lives.
Earlier, an encounter broke out in Kulgam of Jammu and Kashmir. Gunshots were heard in the Tangmarg area as security forces were engaged in a massive anti-terror operation in South Kashmir’s Kulgam on Wednesday, April 23.
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