Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J&K's Kathua

Jan 07, 2026
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The Hindu - National
By Vaidra Editorial TeamIAS-qualified experts with 15+ years UPSC coaching experience

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Key Points

  1. Encounter between security forces and terrorists in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir on January 7, 2026.
  2. Encounter occurred in Kahog village of Billawar.
  3. Search operation launched following information about the presence of two to three terrorists.
  4. SOG Kathua engaged terrorists in the forest of Kamadh Nullah.
  5. One terrorist sighted by locals at Kamad Nallah under the Billawar police station area around 4 p.m.
  6. Reinforcements rushed to the village to neutralize the terrorists.

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