The Jammu and Kashmir Police released sketches of four terrorists involved in two attacks in the Doda district on Wednesday. They announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to their arrest, suspecting them to be in the upper areas of Bhaderwah, Thathri, and Gandoh.

On Tuesday, terrorists fired at a joint checkpoint of the 4 Rashtriya Rifles and police in Chattergalla, Bhaderwah. On Wednesday, a search party in the Gandoh area was attacked, injuring seven security personnel, including a police officer.

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The identity of the informant will remain confidential, according to the J-K police’s announcement on X. Additionally, the Jammu and Kashmir Police have asked the public to report any sightings or movements of these terrorists using the following contact numbers:

SSP Doda – 9469076014
SP Hqrs Doda – 9797649362
SP Bhaderwah – 9419105133
SP Ops Doda – 9419137999
SDPO Bhaderwah – 7006069330
DY. SP Hqrs Doda – 9419155521
SDPO Gandoh – 9419204751
SHO PS Bhaderwah – 9419163516
SHO PS Thathri – 9419132660
SHO PS Gandoh – 9596728472
IC PP Thanalla – 9906169941
PCR Doda – 7298923100, 9469365174, 9103317361 PCR Bhaderwah – 9103317363

Meanwhile, security has been heightened and ‘Naka’ checking intensified following an encounter that began in the Gandoh area of Doda district. Police have tightened security, and conducting vehicle inspections.

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Earlier, a constable of the Special Operations Group (SOG) sustained injuries in an encounter in Doda district, said the Jammu and Kashmir police.

“Today (June 12) at 20:20 hrs, an encounter started between #security forces & terrorists at Kota Top, Gandoh, Doda. Constable Fareed Ahmed (973/D) of SOG Gandoh was injured during the operation at Kerloo Bhalessa. Encounter ongoing, more details awaited”, said the J-K police in a post on X.

The recent encounters follows a series of recent terror attacks in the region. Since June 9, Jammu and Kashmir has seen increased violence and terror, with three major incidents: the Reasi terror attack, the Kathua terror attack, and the Doda terror attack.

The string of attacks began on June 9 when terrorists targeted a bus in Reasi, causing it to tragically plunge into a gorge. This incident resulted in the deaths of at least 9 pilgrims and left 42 others injured.