Terrorists, security forces exchange fire in Jammu ahead of Modi's arrival

A group of heavily-armed militants infiltrated into the Indian side at Arnia in Jammu district on Thursday. The security forces took them on and four militants were killed.

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Terrorists, security forces exchange fire in Jammu ahead of Modi's arrival
Army jawans during an encounter.

Army jawans during an encounter with terrorists in Arnia sector of Jammu. Photo: PTI.
Army jawans during an encounter with terrorists in Arnia sector of Jammu. Photo: PTI.

Heavy exchange of firing started between the security forces and a terrorist on Friday morning near the international border in Jammu and Kashmir, hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit.

A group of heavily-armed militants infiltrated into the Indian side at Arnia in Jammu district on Thursday. The security forces took them on and four militants were killed.

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A total of 10 people, including four civilians, were killed in this operation in the RS Pura area on Thursday.

Sources said the lone surviving militant is presumed to be firing Friday from an abandoned army bunker in Pind Khote village of the RS Pura area.

A senior police officer said the operation to nab the militant is on going and heavy firing is underway.

Police also said another body was found during an search of the area.

Modi is scheduled to arrive here around noon on Friday to address election rallies before the second phase of Assembly elections on December 2.