One militant was killed in Kishtwar district, and two others were killed in Udhampur district during separate gunfights with joint forces. The Army reported that contact was re-established with the terrorists in Kishtwar, leading to the successful neutralization of one terrorist. Operations in Kishtwar were intensified following an earlier encounter where an army paratrooper was martyred.
In Udhampur’s Basantgarh forest area, a cordon was set up based on intelligence about militant presence. The joint forces, aided by drones, engaged with militants firing from a cave. UAVs played a crucial role in confirming the militants’ location, allowing forces to adjust their strategy. The operation continues cautiously, with the possibility of more militants in the area.
Security forces are concerned about the presence of militants in hilly areas across Jammu division. Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the neutralization of these militants, believed to be mostly Pakistani nationals. Shah is scheduled to visit J&K for three days, including a security review meeting in Jammu city. Inhabitants in the vicinity have been advised to stay indoors as a precautionary measure.
