New Delhi, March 27 -- A fierce gun battle in the forests of Kathua district has resulted in the deaths of three policemen, and two terrorists Further two security personnel sustained injuries, officials reported on Thursday. Security forces have intensified their operation to neutralise an infiltrating group of approximately five militants.

For the past five days, security forces and police, under the leadership of Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat, have been conducting extensive combing and search operations across multiple areas of the Hiranagar sector.

The encounter began near Jakhole village in the Ghati Juthana area of Rajbagh, triggering intense firing and explosions. An initial exchange of gunfire led...