J&K: One terrorist killed in exchange of firing with security forces in Saida Sukhal village; operation underway

One terrorist was killed in exchange of firing with security forces in Saida Sukhal village in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Tuesday, informed police. The firing comes after the recent deadly Reasi bus attack that killed nine while 33 others were injured.


After the terror attack, the security forces launched a search operation in Saida village in Hira Nagar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district.


"I am in continuous online contact with DC Kathua Rakesh Minhas in the wake of terrorist attack on a house in village Saida in Hiranagar sector close to the International Border. I am also in touch with SSP Kathua Sh Anayat Ali Choudhary who is on the spot," said Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh in a post on X.

Informing further on the operation, Singh said "The owner of the house that was attacked (name not to be disclosed) is also in touch on mobile phone. Joint police & para military operation is going on. One terrorist neutralised so far. I and my office are in constant touch and keeping a close watch on the developments."

Earlier, a search operation in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir continued on Tuesday to locate the terrorists who attacked a bus of pilgrims on Sunday evening, killing nine people and injuring 33 others.

The police officials have detained around two dozen people for questioning in connection with the attack and maintained that at least two foreign militants opened fire at the 53-seater bus and two more were providing cover along with an overground worker, who guided them in the area.