Operation Bihali: Encounter Between Security Forces, Terrorists In J&K's Udhampur

JK Encounter: The gunfight erupted during a joint operation launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Bihali area of Basantgarh.

This is the latest in a series of counterterrorism operations being conducted across Jammu and Kashmir.

Source : PTI

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in a dense forest area of Udhampur district on Thursday, the Army confirmed.

According to a spokesperson from the Jammu-based White Knight Corps, the gunfight erupted during a joint operation launched by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Bihali area of Basantgarh, a remote and heavily forested zone known for its challenging terrain.

Op BIHALI
Based on specific intelligence, a joint operation was launched by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice in the Bihali area of #Basantgarh.

Contact has been established with #terrorists. The #operation is currently in progress.@adgpi@NorthernComd_IA pic.twitter.com/bEbi8O0bu1

— White Knight Corps (@Whiteknight_IA) June 26, 2025

“Contact has been established with terrorists. The operation is currently in progress,” said the Army spokesperson in a brief statement.

The number of terrorists involved, their identity, and any possible casualties are yet to be confirmed as the operation is ongoing. Officials said the joint team had launched a search-and-cordon operation following intelligence inputs about terrorist movement in the region.

Reinforcements have reportedly been rushed to the area to seal off possible escape routes. The dense foliage and difficult terrain are likely to prolong the engagement, officials added.

This is the latest in a series of counterterrorism operations being conducted across Jammu and Kashmir in recent months, as security forces intensify their efforts to neutralise militant threats in less-accessible regions.