Encounter breaks out between forces and terrorists in J&K’s Kupwara
Security forces engaged in an encounter with terrorists in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir after detecting suspicious movement near the Line of Control. The operation is currently ongoing.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the persistent security challenges and infiltration risks along the border in Jammu and Kashmir.
Encounter breaks out between forces and terrorists in J&K’s Kupwara Alert troops noticed suspicious movement along the LoC in the Jumgund area of the Keran sector in the north Kashmir district and challenged and intercepted the terrorists, the officials said Srinagar An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Saturday (October 17, 2026),…
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