Encounter Update: One M4 rifle & More Recovered From The Site

A cordon and search operation (CASO) is currently underway in the Shivgarh Dhar area of Assar in Doda district.

Security forces have recovered one M4 carbine and three bag packs from the encounter site in Shivgarh Dhar area of Assar in Doda district.

The encounter site is located in the Shivgarh Dhar area of Assar in Doda district, where security forces are conducting the CASO.

According to sources, terrorists fled into the forests after an exchange of fire last evening, leaving behind some ammunition.

The recovered bag packs contained incriminating material, including ammunition, along with the US-made M4 carbine.

The operation was suspended last evening due to darkness and resumed this morning.

SSP Doda, Javed Iqbal, confirmed that the operation is underway and details will be shared once it concludes.

The search operation is still ongoing, with security forces working to ensure the area is secure and terrorists are apprehended.