Army Soldier Killed in Ongoing Encounter in Kishtwar’s Chatroo Area

Kishtwar, May 22: An Army soldier lost his life in a fierce gunfight with militants in the Singhpora area of the Chatroo region in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Wednesday. According to official sources, the encounter began after security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation based on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of militants in the area. As the forces approached the suspected location, militants opened fire, leading to a heavy exchange of gunfire. Reports indicate that four militants are believed to be trapped in the area. The operation is currently underway, with intermittent firing continuing as security forces work to neutralize the threat. Further details are awaited as the situation develops.