Policemen killed during anti-terror operation in Udhampur; terrorists flee into forests

A policeman was killed in an ongoing anti-terror operation in Jammu’s Udhampur on Tuesday (December 16, 2025).

“A small team of SOG (Special Operation Group) had an encounter with three terrorists, and our officer, Amjad Ali Khan, was hit during the firing. We tried to rescue him but lost him due to the excessive blood loss,” Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti said.

The anti-terror operation was launched on Monday (December 15) afternoon after a group of terrorists were traced in Udhampur’s Soan village, triggering a gunfight. “The cordon and search operation was launched Monday evening in Soan village following a specific input. The input proved accurate and a small team of the SOG came under fire from terrorists,” IGP Tuti said.

The J&K Police officer said the campaign against the holed-up terrorists going on. “The terrorists have fled towards the jungle after the initial firefight. A joint operation with the army and CRPF is on and the jungle area has been surrounded,” IGP Tuti said.

Encounter on in Jammu’s Udhampur as security forces encircle a group of terrorists