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Top JeM Commander Neutralized in Kishtwar Encounter, Two Terrorists Killed

Security forces killed two terrorists, including a top Jaish-e-Mohammad commander, in a joint operation in Kishtwar district. The operation, launched based on intelligence inputs, saw troops engage the terrorists in challenging terrain and recover weapons. This marks the second encounter in the area this month, part of ongoing efforts against a group of foreign terrorists. The Union Home Minister has emphasized a mission-mode approach to neutralize terrorists and ensure peace in the region.

Key Points: JeM Commander Killed in Kishtwar Encounter, Army Says

  • Top JeM commander killed
  • Second encounter in area this month
  • Operation based on credible intelligence
  • War-like stores recovered
  • Hunt for terrorist group continues
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JeM commander among two terrorists killed in Kishtwar encounter (Lead)

Security forces kill two terrorists, including a top Jaish-e-Mohammad commander, in a joint operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district.

"We Serve, We protect! - Army's White Knight Corps"

Jammu, Feb 22

A top commander of the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfit was among the two terrorists killed by the joint forces in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Sunday.

Nagrota-based Army's White Knight Corps said on X, "TWO TERRORISTS KILLED | OPERATION TRASHI-1 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."

"Following successful contact established earlier, troops of CIF Delta #WhiteKnightCorps, in close coordination with @JmuKmrPolice and #CRPF, re-engaged the terrorists today at approximately 11:00 AM in challenging terrain. Displaying tactical precision, seamless synergy and resolute aggression, troops dominated the encounter site wherein two terrorists have been successfully neutralised. War-like stores including 02 x AK-47 rifles have also been recovered," the post further said.

The Army said that the "hunt continued", and those who seek to disturb peace will find no sanctuary.

"We Serve, We protect!" the post read.

An official said that one top JeM commander was killed during the gunfight with a joint team of J&K Police, two Para of the Army, and the CRPF.

"However, the body of the slain terrorist is being retrieved," officials said.

This is the second encounter in this area this month. Earlier, a gunfight broke out in the same densely forested area on February 4.

More than a dozen encounters have taken place during the last year between the security forces and the terrorists in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar.

It is believed that a group of foreign terrorists are operating in the area, who keep on changing locations between Kishtwar, Doda and Udhampur districts.

The Army, J&K Police and the CRPF are on a hot chase of this group of Pakistani terrorists, and it is precisely because of the intense trail that the group is moving from one place to another instead of trying to attack the security forces.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has given clear orders for neutralisation of Pakistani terrorists in the hilly districts of the Jammu division.

The Union Home Minister called for a mission-mode approach to usher in complete peace in the union territory during his last visit to Jammu on February 7.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
This is good news, but it's also worrying that this is the second encounter this month in the same area. The report says foreign terrorists are moving between districts. The government needs a permanent solution for the people living there who just want peace.
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Rahul R
"We Serve, We Protect!" - reading that line gives me goosebumps. Thank you to the Army, JKP, and CRPF for your seamless coordination in such challenging terrain. You are the real heroes.
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Sarah B
While I support our forces, I hope the "mission-mode approach" for peace also focuses heavily on development and winning hearts in the region. Lasting peace needs more than just neutralising threats.
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Aman W
Kishtwar, Doda, Udhampur... these groups keep shifting. The intelligence from JKP, IB, and Army was spot on this time. Hope the "hunt continued" promise is fulfilled soon and these hills are completely safe for tourism and locals.
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Karthik V
Another AK-47 recovered. These weapons come from across the border. The Home Minister's clear orders are necessary. We must cut the supply lines and the ideology that feeds this menace. Stay strong, India.

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