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SAA event in Jammu and Kashmir, Billawar, Kathua District area, India on Tue 13th January 2026

13th January 2026

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On January 13, an encounter broke out between Security Forces (SFs) and terrorists in the Billawar area of Kathua District in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) during a search operation, with a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) commander, identified as Mavi, believed to be trapped, reports News 18. According to sources, a terrorist opened fire on SFs during the operation, prompting retaliatory firing. The encounter comes days after a gunfight in the forest area of Billawar following inputs about the presence of two to three terrorists. Further details are awaited.

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