Three Terrorists Neutralized in Anti-Terror Operation in Kishtwar, J&K
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Synopsis
In a significant anti-terror operation in Kishtwar, J&K, three terrorists, including top JeM commander Saifullah, were killed. The operation, based on intelligence inputs, led to the recovery of weapons and ongoing efforts to eliminate remaining threats in the region.
Key Takeaways
- Three terrorists, including JeM commander Saifullah, were killed.
- Operation based on specific intelligence inputs.
- Recovery of significant war-like materials.
- Joint forces are actively pursuing remaining terrorists.
- Home Minister emphasizes eradication of terrorism in J&K.
Jammu, April 12 (NationPress) Three terrorists, including Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) top commander Saifullah, were eliminated during a prolonged anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Kishtwar district, officials reported on Saturday.
In the encounter within Kishtwar, three terrorists were neutralized, including the JeM commander Saifullah. Authorities recovered a significant cache of war-like materials, featuring one AK and one M4 rifle.
On Friday, one terrorist was also killed in this collaborative operation against the militants in Kishtwar.
Officials noted that an ultra was neutralized during a joint operation by the Army and security forces, which commenced on April 9 in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district.
This operation was initiated based on specific intelligence inputs, leading to a firefight with the terrorists that resulted in one militant being eliminated.
The search operation, undertaken by the Army and police, is ongoing to flush out terrorists hiding in dense forests.
Another operation is currently underway in the Joffar forest area under the jurisdiction of Ramnagar police station in Udhampur district.
The CASO (Cordon and Search Operation) by joint forces commenced on April 9, and reports indicate that three terrorists are trapped within the cordoned area.
A civilian informed security forces that three heavily armed terrorists dressed in black entered his residence at around 8:30 PM on April 9 and departed at approximately 11:30 PM.
Following the civilian's disclosure, security forces tightened the cordon, and after reinforcements were summoned, the joint forces were closing in on the hiding terrorists, according to the latest updates.
It is important to note that on March 3, a police team promptly arrived at Sanyal village in Hiranagar area of Kathua district, where five terrorists were spotted.
Since Sanyal village is merely 4 km from the International Border, the spotted group of terrorists is believed to have recently infiltrated into Indian territory.
The terrorists managed to escape from Sanyal to Safiyun Jakhole area.
The police engaged the terrorists in a prolonged gunfight, resulting in the elimination of two terrorists, while four policemen were martyred during the encounter.
To locate the remaining three terrorists, joint forces initiated a ‘seek and destroy’ operation, extending to the higher reaches of Kathua and Rajouri districts.
A brief exchange of gunfire occurred between the terrorists and joint forces in the Billawar area of Kathua district.
On April 8, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level security review meeting in Srinagar.
The meeting included the J&K Lieutenant-Governor, Manoj Sinha, the Union Home Secretary, the IB chief, the Chief of the Army, the Army’s Northern Commander, GOCs of all corps in J&K, chiefs of paramilitary forces, the J&K DGP, and heads of other intelligence agencies.
The Home Minister commended the role of the joint forces in combating terrorism but ordered the complete eradication of terrorism from J&K, with a particular focus on the Jammu division of the Union Territory.
