Kathua: Ahead of January 26 event, militants and armed forces exchanged fire in Billawar area of Kathua district on Saturday, officials said.
Officials told news agency Kashmir News Observer that a suspicious movement was detected by alert troops in the early hours of the morning at TOB Moar, panchayat Batodi, PS, Billawar district Kathua.
“When challenged, the suspicious individuals opened fire, prompting the troops to retaliate.”
