A fierce gunbattle is currently underway between militants and a joint team of the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the dense woods of the Gursai Mendhar area in Poonch district, officials have confirmed.
The encounter began earlier today when militants ambushed a vehicle belonging to either the Indian Air Force or the Military Engineering Services (MES) during a massive search operation that had been ongoing for several days based on intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area.
Security forces swiftly retaliated, triggering an intense exchange of gunfire with the militants which is still raging as of this report. Top army officers have rushed to the encounter site to oversee the operation.
While officials have not released any official statement regarding casualties yet, sources suggest there may have been some injuries or fatalities sustained during the initial militant attack and subsequent gunfight. The dense forest terrain is posing a challenge for security forces as they continue their efforts to neutralize the militants and secure the area. More details are awaited as this developing situation unfolds. Residents of nearby areas have been advised to remain indoors and avoid moving towards the encounter zone until further notice. This is a breaking news situation and we will continue providing updates as more information becomes available.
