Overview
- A J&K Police Special Operations Group policeman died of injuries sustained in the firefight, officials said.
- Contact with the militants was established around 6 pm in Soan, Majalta following a precise intelligence input from local police.
- Joint teams from the SOG, Army and CRPF engaged the suspects as reinforcements sealed escape routes and strengthened a multi-layered cordon.
- One militant is believed to have been injured, and the search has been halted overnight with combing set to resume at first light.
- Officials say the group is suspected to be linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad, with affiliation to be confirmed after clearing operations.