Doda encounter: 4 soldiers, including major, killed.

Doda meets the most recent updates: The terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), which is based in Pakistan and has its roots in the shadow group Kashmir Tigers, has claimed responsibility for the Doda encounter in Jammu and Kashmir, where four Indian Army soldiers—including a major—died from their wounds early on Tuesday.

The terrorist group claimed in a statement that the security forces' search for the "Mujahideen" was the reason for the altercation and gunshots.

The Indian Army chief briefed Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on the ground situation and the continuing operation in Doda.

"Deeply saddened by the loss of our brave and courageous Indian Army Soldiers in a counter-terrorist operation in Urrar Baggi, Doda (J&K)," wrote Rajnath Singh on X, expressing his sympathies to the families. My condolences to the families who have lost a loved one. The families of our warriors who gave their life while doing their duties have our unwavering support. Our soldiers are dedicated to eradicating the menace of terrorism and reestablishing peace and order in the area, and counterterrorism operations are currently under progress.

Top news on the Doda encounter:

1. The same organization that had taken credit for the July 9 attack on an Indian Army convoy in Kathua is known as the Kashmir Tigers.

2. Among the four Indian Army personnel slain in the gunfight was recently promoted Major Brijesh Thappa of 10 Rashtriya Rifles.

3."All ranks of the Indian Army, including General Upendra Dwivedi, COAS, send their sincere condolences to the brave souls Captain Brijesh Thapa, Naik D Rajesh, Sepoy Bijendra, and Sepoy Ajay, who gave their lives in the line of duty while conducting a counterterrorism operation in #Doda to maintain regional peace." The Army wrote on X, "#IndianArmy stands firm with the bereaved families in this hour of grief."

4. The incident happened late on Monday night when the Rashtriya Rifles and the Jammu and Kashmir Police's Special Operations Group conducted a combined cordon and search operation at Dhari Gote Urarbagi in the Desa forest zone, around 55 km from Doda town.

5. There was another gunfight in the woods at around 9 o'clock at night, according to officials, when the terrorists attempted to flee after a brief exchange of gunfire but were pursued by the courageous troops under the command of an officer despite the difficult terrain and dense forest.

6. According to the officials, the incident left five soldiers badly injured, and four of them—including the officer—later passed away from their wounds.

7. Drones and helicopters have been deployed to hunt out the terrorists.

8. Jitendra Singh, a union minister and member of parliament for the Doda Lok Sabha constituency, expressed his "deep dismay" at the reports of an armed encounter in the Dessa district. It is insufficient to express sympathy or criticize our brave heroes' martyrdom with words. Let us all," he uttered.

9. "Deeply distressed by the martyrdom of 4 brave Army soldiers, including an officer, in a terror encounter in Jammu & Kashmir's Doda," stated Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge. We are very sorry for the families of our brave heroes who gave their lives to protect Bharat Mata."

10. Five troops were slain by militants who ambushed an Army convoy earlier this month. Six terrorists and two other soldiers were also killed in separate encounters.

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