18th Security force fatality in J&K since May: CRPF inspector killed in Udhampur attack, search ops underway

A CRPF inspector was killed in a terrorist encounter in Udhampur district, marking the 18th security casualty in Jammu and Kashmir since May. The attack underscores the heightened security challenges as the region prepares for upcoming assembly elections. The evolving tactics of terrorists and the difficult terrain have compounded the difficulties faced by security forces.