India, Nov. 6 -- Soldier's condition stable, additional reinforcements rushed to the area: Army officials

A soldier was injured during an encounter between security forces and a group of Pakistani terrorists has started at Chatroo area of Kishtwar district on Wednesday morning, said officials.

"Security forces and J&K Police had launched a joint operation based on specific intelligence inputs. During the operation, a contact was established with terrorists and a fierce exchange of fire ensued," said a senior police officer.

"Three terrorists of Jaish-e-Mohammad are suspected to be hiding in Kalaban forest where an operation by army, SOG and CRPF is underway. In the initial gun fight, a soldier was injured. He was airlifted in a chopper...