Udhampur, April 24 -- An Army jawan succumbed to injuries after an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district, police said on Thursday.

"Based on specific intelligence, a joint operation with Jammu and Kashmir was launched today in Basantgarh, Udhampur. Contact was established, and a fierce firefight ensued. One of our Bravehearts sustained grievous injuries in the initial exchange and later succumbed despite the best medical efforts," White Knight Corps, Indian Army, posted on X.

Meanwhile, the exchange of fire is underway in the Basantgarh region of the district.

More details are awaited.

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