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Third Terrorist Killed in Kishtwar as Operation Trashi-I Intensifies

Security forces neutralized a third terrorist during a joint operation in the challenging terrain of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, part of the ongoing Operation Trashi-I, was launched based on credible intelligence from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Intelligence Bureau, and Army sources. During the firefight, forces dominated the encounter site and recovered weapons, including AK-47 rifles. The White Knight Corps stated the pursuit continues to ensure no sanctuary for those undermining stability.

Key Points: Third Terrorist Neutralized in Kishtwar Under Op Trashi-I

  • Third terrorist neutralized in ongoing op
  • Joint operation by Army, JKP, and CRPF
  • Actionable intel from multiple agencies
  • Weapons and remains recovered
  • Operation focuses on dense forest areas
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J-K: 3rd terrorist killed in Kishtwar district under Operation Trashi-I

Security forces neutralized a third terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district during a joint operation, recovering weapons and remains.

"The hunt continues -- those who seek to disturb peace will find no sanctuary. - White Knight Corps"

Kishtwar, February 22

Security forces on Sunday neutralised another terrorist during a joint operation in the rugged terrains of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district under Operation Trashi-I, the Indian Army's Jammu-based White Knight Corps said.

An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Kishtwar. Earlier today, two terrorists were neutralised in a major development in the ongoing anti-terror offensive in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Army said that the remains and weapons of the third terrorist have been recovered.

In a post on X, the White Knight Corps said, "In continued operations under #OpTrashi-I in Kishtwar, troops of CIF (D) #WhiteKnightCorps, in coordination with @JmuKmrPolice and #CRPF, have neutralised the third terrorist. The remains and the weapon of the terrorist have been recovered. The pursuit continues- no space, no sanctuary for those who seek to undermine the stability."

According to the White Knight Corps, actionable intelligence was received from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Intelligence Bureau (IB) and the Army's own sources about the presence of terrorists operating in the dense forest belts of the Chatroo areas.

"Pursuant to credible intelligence inputs collated from #JKP, #IB and own intelligence sources, a deliberate joint operation was launched in the Kishtwar region under Operation Trashi-I to track and neutralise terrorists operating in the area," the White Knight Corps said.

The Army said that contact with the terrorists was re-established at approximately 11:00 am in challenging terrain, where troops of the Counter-Insurgency Force (CIF) Delta, in close coordination with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), re-engaged the terrorists.

During the firefight, the security forces dominated the encounter site and successfully neutralised two terrorists. Weapons, including two AK-47 rifles and other war-like stores, were recovered from the site.

"The hunt continues -- those who seek to disturb peace will find no sanctuary," the Corps added.

Operation Trashi-I, launched in January, has focused on challenging forested and mountainous areas of Kishtwar, including Chatroo, Sonnar, Dolgam and Dichhar, involving multiple cordon and search operations and firefights.

Security forces continued their searches in the Kishtwar area to ensure that no hostile elements remain at large.

- ANI

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Priya S
Good work by the forces. But my heart goes out to the local residents of Kishtwar. These operations, while necessary, must disrupt their daily lives. I hope the administration is also focusing on providing them support and ensuring their safety.
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Rohit P
Excellent coordination between Army, JKP, and CRPF. This is how you get results. The intelligence part is crucial. Well done to all agencies involved. #OpTrashiI seems to be delivering.
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Sarah B
While the neutralization of threats is important, I hope there is equal emphasis on long-term peace-building and addressing the root causes that lead youth towards such paths in the region. Security and development must go hand in hand.
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Vikram M
Kishtwar, Chatroo... these are tough areas. Kudos to the troops. "No space, no sanctuary" – that's the spirit! Recovering AK-47s shows the level of threat they were dealing with. Stay safe, bravehearts.
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Karthik V
This is positive news, but let's not just celebrate. We must critically ask if our strategy is sustainable. Are we only reacting, or do we have a proactive plan to prevent infiltration and radicalization in the first place? Just a thought.

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