A new exchange of gunfire took place between militants and Village Defence Group (VDG) members in the Doda district of Jammu province on July 17. According to officials, the brief firefight occurred on Wednesday morning in Malan village, located in the Dessa area of Doda district.
No casualties have been reported from the incident.
The latest contact with the militants follows the loss of four soldiers, including a Captain, in a firefight in the Urranbaggi area of Dessa.
Preliminary reports indicate that VDG members noticed suspicious movement and opened fire, leading to a brief encounter.
Security forces are continuing their search operation in the area, which has been the focus of a major anti-militancy operation since July 9, following reports of militant activity.
