Encounter breaks out between security forces, terrorists in J&K's Kathua
Jan 07, 2026
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GS3The Hindu - National
Overview
Key Points
- Encounter between security forces and terrorists in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir on January 7, 2026.
- Encounter occurred in Kahog village of Billawar.
- Search operation launched following information about the presence of two to three terrorists.
- SOG Kathua engaged terrorists in the forest of Kamadh Nullah.
- One terrorist sighted by locals at Kamad Nallah under the Billawar police station area around 4 p.m.
- Reinforcements rushed to the village to neutralize the terrorists.