Security forces engaged in an encounter with 2 to 3 terrorists from the Jaish-e-Mohammed organization in the Chateru area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Sunday morning. The exchange of fire began after security forces launched a cordon and search operation based on intelligence regarding the terrorists' presence.
Key points
- The joint operation involved CIF Delta, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF, named Operation ‘Kiya’.
- A top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed was reportedly killed in the encounter, though the body has not yet been recovered due to difficult geography and ongoing operations.
- This incident follows a previous encounter on February 4 in Chateru where one Jaish terrorist was killed.
- Operation Trashi-1 is also ongoing in Kishtwar, which started on January 18 and has seen four encounters, resulting in one soldier's death and eight injuries.
Why it matters
The ongoing security operations target the Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group in the Kishtwar region, highlighting persistent militant activity in Jammu and Kashmir.
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