Tragic Loss: Policemen Killed in Udhampur Anti-Terror Operation as Attackers Escape

A policeman was killed in an ongoing anti-terror operation in Jammu’s Udhampur on Tuesday (December 16, 2025). 

“A small group of SOG (Particular Operation Group) had an encounter with three terrorists, and our officer, Amjad Ali Khan, was hit in the course of the firing. We tried to rescue him however misplaced him as a result of extreme blood loss,” Inspector Common of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti stated.

The anti-terror operation was launched on Monday (December 15) afternoon after a gaggle of terrorists had been traced in Udhampur’s Soan village, triggering a gunfight. “The cordon and search operation was launched Monday night in Soan village following a particular enter. The enter proved correct and a small group of the SOG got here below hearth from terrorists,” IGP Tuti stated.

The J&Ok Police officer stated the marketing campaign towards the holed-up terrorists occurring. “The terrorists have fled in direction of the jungle after the preliminary firefight. A joint operation with the military and CRPF is on and the jungle space has been surrounded,” IGP Tuti stated.

He stated the terrain was “extraordinarily tough, with hilly options and thick forest cowl”. “The operation is occurring to trace terrorists,” he added.

In the meantime, Director Common of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat and IGP Tuti paid tributes to deceased Ali Khan and attended a wreath laying ceremony in Udhampur. The deceased was a resident of Mendhar Tehsil, Poonch.

“Saluting the supreme sacrifice of Khan, who was martyred in motion in the course of the Majalta, Udhampur encounter. His braveness and devotion to responsibility won’t ever be forgotten,” J&Ok Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary stated.

J&Ok Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha additionally paid homage to the deceased policeman. “I salute the supreme sacrifice of our J&Ok Police Braveheart Ct. Amjid Ali Khan. The nation shall stay eternally grateful to his exemplary valour and selfless devotion to responsibility. We stand in solidarity with the bereaved household of our martyr on this tough hour,” the Lieutenant Governor stated.