The area was illuminated with flares and put under surveillance through drones with reinforcements mobilised to lay a tight cordon. A search operation was launched at first light, army sources said.

The exchange of gunfire erupted near the Kumkadi post in the Trehgam sector of north Kashmir.

Sources revealed that an Austrian Steyr AUG assault rifle, along with other ammunition, was recovered from the slain militants.

US recognizes Arunachal Pradesh as Indian territory and firmly opposes China's unilateral attempts to advance territorial claims across the Line of Actual Control, as stated by State Department Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel. This follows China's recent reaffirmation of its claim over the state after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit and project launches.

A man, believed to be of Pakistani origin, was shot dead after disregarding warnings issued by the vigilant jawans.

Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to visit Jammu on February 20th for the inauguration and foundation laying of various projects. He will also address a public gathering.

Army troops opened a few rounds at a suspected Pakistani drone along the Line of Control in Akhnoor sector here Tuesday evening, police officials said.