New Delhi: Security forces have killed a suspected Pakistani terrorist during an ongoing counter-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said, underscoring continued efforts to dismantle militant networks in the region.
The terrorist was neutralized on Wednesday evening in the snow-bound higher reaches of Kishtwar as part of a joint operation involving the Army, police, and paramilitary forces.
Operation Trashi-I and Ongoing Search
The encounter is part of Operation Trashi-I, launched after intelligence inputs indicated the presence of terrorists affiliated with the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit.
Officials said the latest gunfight marked the fifth encounter in the Chatroo belt within about 18 days, highlighting the intensity of the ongoing security drive despite harsh terrain and weather conditions.
Troops from the Counter-Insurgency Force Delta, White Knight Corps, Jammu & Kashmir Police, and CRPF re-established contact with militants hiding in dense forests before the operation led to the killing.
Wider Counter-Terror Push
Separate reports noted that security forces killed three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in gunfights across Udhampur and Kishtwar, reflecting stepped-up counter-terrorism efforts in remote forested areas.
Authorities say these operations are aimed at preventing infiltration and neutralizing threats posed by militant groups operating in sensitive border regions.
Persistent Security Challenge
Earlier clashes and repeated contact with the same group of militants indicate a sustained search effort, with security forces maintaining pressure to track down remaining terrorists in the area.
Summary: The killing of the suspected Pakistani militant marks another development in India’s ongoing counter-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir, where joint forces continue combing remote terrain to eliminate remaining threats and maintain regional security.
