Udhampur, April 24 -- Search operations are currently underway in the Dudu-Basantgah sector of Udhampur on Thursday.

Earlier, an Army jawan succumbed to injuries in the encounter that broke out between security forces and terrorists in the area, as per a police official.

"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 Romeo Force of the Indian Army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) continued their joint operation on Thu...