Encounter Breaks Out Between Security Forces & Terrorists In Jammu's Kathua

The exchange of fire is underway in the forest area of Kamadh Nallah. Confirming the development, Inspector General of Police (Jammu) Bhim Sen Tuti said in a post on X.

One terrorist was spotted by local residents around 4 pm at Kamadh Nallah, which falls under the Billawar police station area.

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• Security forces engaged Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in Kathua.
• Search operation began after intelligence inputs on militants.
• Locals spotted a terrorist, triggering the encounter.

An encounter has broken out between security forces and Jaish terrorists in the Billawar area of Kathua district in Jammu. Firing is underway in the forests of Dhanu Parole. Security forces had launched a search operation after receiving intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area. The exchange of fire began when the troops came face to face with the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists during the operation.

The exchange of fire is underway in the forest area of Kamadh Nallah. Confirming the development, Inspector General of Police (Jammu) Bhim Sen Tuti said in a post on X that the Special Operations Group (SOG) Kathua has engaged the terrorists in the area.

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SOG Kathua has engaged terrorists in the forest of Kamadh Nullah, Kathua.

— Zonal Police Media Centre- Jammu Zone (@ZPHQJammu) January 7, 2026

Terrorist Sighted By locals

According to sources cited by PTI, a terrorist was spotted by local residents around 4 pm at Kamadh Nallah, which falls under the Billawar police station area. Officials said the terrorist could be the same individual who was seen earlier in the day in the Dhannu Parole area.

Security officials said additional reinforcements have been rushed to the village to neutralise the terrorists, and the operation is continuing.