Udhampur Gunfight: SOG's Amjad Pathan Martyred, Jaish Terrorists Trapped

• An ongoing encounter between security forces and Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in Udhampur, J&K, resulted in the martyrdom of SOG commando Amjad Pathan.
• The joint operation by JKP's SOG, Army, and CRPF was launched in Soan village, Majalta area, based on intelligence inputs.
• Security forces have cordoned off the area, where 4-5 Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists are believed to be trapped.
• The search operation is ongoing, with challenges due to darkness and treacherous terrain, and the area remains sealed.

Why It Matters: Udhampur encounter signifies ongoing terror threat and security forces' sacrifices in a key region.