Encounter breaks out between army and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar

According to a statement by the army, the encounter began at around 8 PM and is currently underway.

“In an intelligence-based operation in the general area of Kishtwar, alert troops of #WhiteKnightCorps established contact with terrorists at around 8 PM on 19 Sep 25. Exchange of fire took place. Operations are currently in progress,” White Knight Corps said in a statement on the social media platform X.

Earlier this month, on September 8, two Army personnel were injured after an encounter between terrorists and security personnel in Kulgam. The two officers later succumbed to their injuries.

"Chinar Corps honours the supreme sacrifice of the Bravehearts, Sub Perbhat Gaur and L/Nk Narender Sindhu, in line of duty for the Nation. Their courage and dedication will forever inspire us," read the official statement issued.