On December 15, 2025, security forces surrounded terrorists in Soan village, Majalta area of Udhampur. A fierce gunfight started between the joint teams of SOG, Army, and CRPF and the terrorists. "On a precise input, a contact was established with terrorists at Soan village, Majalta, Udhampur. A joint team of SOG [Special Operation Group] along with the Army and the CRPF is on job," said a police spokesman. One policeman has been injured in the ongoing encounter. The police added, "A very small SOG team engaged the terrorists. Combing of the forest has been impeded due to darkness and treacherous terrain." Authorities have set up a multi-layer cordon at the site. Reinforcements were rushed to neutralize the terrorists. The operation is still underway as of the latest update.