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Defence
Two militants killed in security encounter in Udhampur, J&K; search operation expanded
✍️ The Indian Express
🗓 17 Sep 2026, 12:31 PM
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Security forces in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, neutralised two militants during an encounter, prompting a wider search in the area.
Security personnel in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir, engaged two militants in a gun‑battle that ended with the militants being killed. The encounter took place in the district’s outskirts, where the forces had received intelligence about hostile activity.
Following the lethal encounter, the police and army units expanded their search sweep to nearby villages and forested zones, aiming to locate any remaining operatives, weapons or explosives that might be linked to the militants.
Officials refrained from providing further details about the identities of the slain militants or the exact circumstances that led to the clash, but reiterated that the operation reflects ongoing efforts to curb insurgent activity in the region.
Following the lethal encounter, the police and army units expanded their search sweep to nearby villages and forested zones, aiming to locate any remaining operatives, weapons or explosives that might be linked to the militants.
Officials refrained from providing further details about the identities of the slain militants or the exact circumstances that led to the clash, but reiterated that the operation reflects ongoing efforts to curb insurgent activity in the region.