Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], March 30: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Government Medical College Hospital Jammu on Sunday to check on the J&K police personnel injured during an encounter with terrorists in Kathua, according to an official statement.
LG Assures Best Medical Care for Injured Personnel
LG Sinha was briefed by a team of senior doctors on the condition of SDPO Border Kathua, Dheeraj Katoch, and SPO Bharat Jalhotra, who sustained injuries during the operation. He assured the families of the injured officers of all possible assistance and directed hospital authorities to provide the best medical care for their speedy recovery.
Four Policemen Martyred, Two Terrorists Neutralized
The encounter, which took place in Sanyal, Kathua, resulted in the loss of four brave J&K police personnel, while two terrorists were gunned down.
Omar Abdullah Calls for Permanent End to Terrorism in J&K
Reacting to the attack, former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah emphasized the need to eradicate terrorism permanently from Jammu and Kashmir.
He stated:
“We should try to prevent such incidents. We must control terrorism in such a way that the mourning in Jammu and Kashmir ends forever. Our four brave police personnel sacrificed their lives, but many innocent lives were saved. Over the past 3-4 years, we have witnessed such incidents in many areas of Jammu.”
Kathua Encounter Timeline
The operation began on March 23, when locals reported spotting suspected Pakistani infiltrators in Sanyal. Security forces, including the J&K Police, Army, BSF, and CRPF, launched a joint search operation, leading to an initial exchange of fire.
The Kathua encounter underscores the persistent security challenges in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting renewed discussions on counterterrorism strategies in the region.