Udhampur Terror Encounter Kills J&K SOG Cop

• A J&K Police SOG member was killed during an ongoing encounter with terrorists in Udhampur district.
• The gunfight began after security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the Soan–Martha area of Majalta tehsil.
• Joint teams of the Army, police, and CRPF are involved in the operation, believed to have trapped JeM terrorists.
• The operation, codenamed "Op Kiya," is being hampered by darkness and difficult terrain.

Why It Matters: This highlights the severe security challenges and risks for forces in J&K.