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International: A fierce gunfight erupted in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir, between Indian security forces and separatist militants.
During the operation, an Indian Army soldier sustained grievous injuries in the initial exchange of fire and later succumbed despite medical efforts. The joint operation was launched based on intelligence inputs indicating the presence of militants in the area.
This incident follows a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Anantnag district, where 26 people, including a Navy officer and an Air Force personnel, were killed.
The attack has heightened tensions in the region, prompting intensified security measures and ongoing operations to neutralize militant threats.
AI/MR
