In the Kishtwar region of Jammu and Kashmir, a gunfight erupted between security forces and terrorists on Sunday. Indian Army troops, acting on intelligence, made contact with the terrorists in the Dul area early on August 10. An exchange of gunfire ensued, and the operation is currently ongoing as security forces work to neutralize the threat.
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