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Defence
Security Forces Clash with Terrorists in Kupwara, J&K
✍️ Daily Excelsior
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 04:46 AM
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Security personnel engaged suspected terrorists in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir, leading to an armed encounter.
Security forces launched an operation in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir after receiving intelligence about the presence of armed militants. The teams confronted the suspects, and a gun‑battle ensued, resulting in an encounter between the forces and the terrorists.
The clash took place in a forested area near the district headquarters, prompting a swift deployment of additional personnel to secure the perimeter and prevent any further infiltration. Local residents reported hearing gunfire and seeing smoke rising from the site.
Authorities later confirmed that the encounter was contained and that the situation is now under control. A senior police official said that investigations are ongoing to ascertain the exact number of militants involved and any possible links to larger terror networks.
The clash took place in a forested area near the district headquarters, prompting a swift deployment of additional personnel to secure the perimeter and prevent any further infiltration. Local residents reported hearing gunfire and seeing smoke rising from the site.
Authorities later confirmed that the encounter was contained and that the situation is now under control. A senior police official said that investigations are ongoing to ascertain the exact number of militants involved and any possible links to larger terror networks.