News of a clash between security forces and terrorists in Assar area of ​​Doda in Jammu and Kashmir is coming to light. Terrorists are being hunted amid heavy firing. Information is being received that one terrorist has been injured in this encounter. Blood stains were found in the area, after which the security forces have launched a search operation. Security forces have recovered an M4 rifle. Apart from this, ammunition and logistics materials have also been recovered. Along with this, three bags have also been seized. On the other hand, an army officer was also reported injured while leading the search team. An Indian Army jawan of 48 Rashtriya Rifles has been sacrificed. On Tuesday, four terrorists were spotted in the hilly area of ​​Dudu Basantgarh in Tehsil Ramnagar of Udhampur. Late in the evening, the security forces conducted a search operation regarding the presence of terrorists. Seeing the security forces encircling them, the terrorists passed through Assar on the way to Siojdhar and left for district Doda.

A Captain of the Indian Army from the 48 Rashtriya Rifles was killed in action during the ongoing Op Assar in Doda district. Operations are still in progress: Defence officials pic.twitter.com/i40wzOrJrj

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