New Delhi, May 22 -- A soldier was killed during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Thursday, officials confirmed. The gunfight erupted as security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Shingpora area of Chhatru, following credible intelligence about the presence of militants.

In a post on X, the White Knight Corps of the Army said, "During the ongoing operation, fierce gunfight is continuing. One of our bravehearts sustained grievous injuries in the exchange of fire and has succumbed despite best medical efforts. Operation is in progress."

The Indian Army's White Knight Corps reported that contact was established with three to four terrorists believed to be trapped in the forested re...