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Encounter breaks out in J&K's Kathua, security forces launch search operation

Security forces have cordoned off an area in J&K's Kathua district after terrorists were spotted. Reports indicate an exchange of fire occurred as forces initiated a search operation in the Ghati Juthana area. This search is part of an ongoing anti-terror effort that began four days ago.

Photo/PTI NEW DELHI: A fresh encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kathua district on Thursday, the Jammu & Kashmir Police said. The gunfight began in the Ghati Juthana area of Rajbagh after security forces spotted the terrorists in the morning, and security forces have cordoned off the area, news agency PTI said, quoting officials. This comes amid an ongoing anti-terror operation that has continued for the past four days.

Officials believe the terrorists are from the same group that managed to escape after an encounter in the Hiranagar sector on Sunday evening. (This is a developing story.).