Doda (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], A constable of the Special Operations Group (SOG) was injured in a fresh encounter between security forces and terrorists in Gandoh area of ​​Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. Kashmir Police.

"Today at 20:20 hrs, #encounter broke out between #security forces and #militants at Kota Top, Gandoh, #Doda. Constable Farid Ahmed (973/D) of SOG Gandoh injured during operation at Kerlu Bhalesa. Encounter "Ongoing, further details awaited", J&K Police said in a post on 'X'.

The latest encounter started after a series of terrorist attacks in the region in the last few days.

Jammu and Kashmir region is witnessing an increase in violence with three significant attacks: Reasi terror attack, Kathua terror attack and Doda terror attack.

The series of attacks began on June 9, when terrorists attacked a bus in Reasi, causing it to fall into a ditch. At least 9 pilgrims died and 42 others were injured in this tragic incident.

Days later, villagers in Kathua's Hiranagar area reported hearing gunshots on Tuesday. After this, on the same night, a security check post was attacked in Chhatragala area.

The encounter in Doda was followed by an exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces, in which five soldiers and a sub-divisional special police officer (SDPO) were injured.