Udhampur

Udhampur (Rajeev Sharma): Two terrorists suspected to be associated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) have been killed during an ongoing counter-terror operation in the forested upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, officials said on Thursday. The operation is being conducted jointly by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF in the Brattal Sohan and Khubban areas of Majalta. Security personnel continued the operation despite heavy rainfall and challenging conditions in the high-altitude forest terrain. The Army’s Jammu-based White Knight Corps confirmed that two terrorists had been neutralised during an intelligence-led operation launched in the intervening night of September…

Udhampur (Rajeev Sharma): The proposed airport at Udhampur has moved a step closer to execution after the government initiated the tendering process for the construction of its terminal building. The development was announced by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, who shared the latest progress through a post on X. According to the minister, the tender has officially been floated, marking the beginning of the contractor selection process. He informed that the technical bids will be opened on July 10, while the financial bids are expected to be considered on July 22, subject to the completion of the evaluation process. Dr.…

Udhampur (Rajeev Sharma): A soldier lost his life during a fierce gunbattle in the upper forested belt of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, as security forces intensified a search operation to flush out hiding militants. The incident occurred late Friday evening in the Seoj Dhar forest region, near the Dudu-Basantgarh area, bordering Bhaderwah in Doda district. Officials confirmed that the soldier, who sustained critical injuries during the exchange of fire, was immediately shifted to a medical facility but succumbed to his wounds early Saturday. His identity has not yet been released pending family notification. Hunt for Militants Enters Second Day…