The encounter began on Saturday evening and resulted in the deaths of four Naxals and a policeman. DRG and STF teams from four districts are involved in the operation.

India lost the Border-Gavaskar Trophy after failing to draw at the SCG, hindered by poor bowling. Australia capitalized on Jasprit Bumrah’s absence and ineffective Indian openers, while Virat Kohli’s off-stump struggles continued. Australia reclaimed the trophy and secured a World Test Championship final spot. India had previously won two consecutive series in Australia under Virat Kohli’s captaincy in 2018 and Ajinkya Rahane’s in 2020.

A rescue operation is underway in the Sanyas Poddar area of Kishtwar district after the accident. Four people were confirmed killed in the incident.