Jammu, July 18: A fresh gunfight broke out between security forces and terrorists in a forest village in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir early Thursday, officials said. The encounter erupted in Jaddan Bata village in Kastigarh area around 2 am when terrorists opened fire on the security search parties, the officials said.

The exchange of fire between the two sides was going on when the last reports were received, they said. Doda Encounter: After Another Terrorist Attack in Jammu and Kashmir, Opposition Slams Centre Over Its Peaceful Claims; Calls for United Effort Against Terrorism.

Visuals From the Doda Area of Jammu and Kashmir

A massive search operation was launched in Desa and adjoining forest areas following the killing of four army personnel, including a captain, by terrorists in a firefight on the intervening night of Monday and Tuesday.

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