Cop killed in Udhampur encounter, terrorists flee to dense forest, ops on: Police

Udhampur, Dec 16: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Zone, Bhim Sen Tuti on Tuesday said that a cop has been killed in the ongoing encounter with terrorists in Udhampur district, while terrorists have fled toward the dense forest after initial firefight.

Speaking with reporters, the IGP Jammu said a cordon-and-search operation was launched yesterday evening in Soan village following a specific input. “The input proved accurate and an encounter broke out when a small team of the Special Operations Group (SOG) came under fire from terrorists.”

He said that during the exchange of fire, cop Amjad Ali Khan of Poonch, sustained critical injuries. “He was immediately evacuated for medical treatment, but unfortunately succumbed to his injuries due to excessive blood loss,” the IGP said.

The IGP further said that after the initial firefight, terrorists fled toward the dense forest. “The entire region has been cordoned off and a joint combing operation has been launched with the support of the Indian Army and CRPF,” he said.

“The terrain is extremely difficult, with hilly features and thick forest cover. As per the original intelligence, three terrorists were hiding there, which was later confirmed during the encounter. The operation is going on to track terrorists,” he said—(KNO)