Doda: An Army officer was injured during an encounter between militants and security forces in the Assar area of Doda on Wednesday, the Army said here.
In a post on X, White Knight Corps said that search for the terrorist is going on amidst heavy firefight.
It said that one officer has been injured while leading the search party, while war-like stores have been recovered as operations continue.
Earlier, security forces said to have recovered one M4 carbine rifle and three backpacks from the encounter site
The cordon and search operation is underway, while more forces have been rushed to the area.
Security has been beefed up in Doda district and adjoining Patnitop and Batote areas. The Batote—Kishtwar highway is on high alert and security check points have been established at several places to keep an eye on the movement.
