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Army Eliminates Saifullah Terror Group in Major Kishtwar Operation

Security forces have achieved a major breakthrough in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district by eliminating the Saifullah terrorist group. Major General APS Bal described the group as the "fulcrum" of the region's terror network, making its neutralisation a significant success. The operation, dubbed Trashi-I, was a coordinated effort involving the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the CRPF based on actionable intelligence. Forces have recovered weapons and remains of the terrorists, continuing their pursuit to deny sanctuary to anti-national elements.

Key Points: Security Forces Neutralise Saifullah Group in Kishtwar Op

  • 7 terrorists neutralised in Op Trashi-I
  • Saifullah group was central terror link
  • Joint operation by Army, JKP & CRPF
  • Arms and ammunition recovered
  • Action based on credible intelligence
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" A Major success": Security forces eliminate Saifullah Group in JK's Kishtwar

Indian Army's Op Trashi-I eliminates key terror network in J&K's Kishtwar. Major Gen APS Bal hails major success as forces recover arms.

"The elimination of the Saifullah group is a major success as they were the fulcrum around which the entire terror network was working. - Major General APS Bal"

Kishtwar, February 23

General Officer Commanding of the Counter-Insurgency Force Delta, Major General APS Bal, on Monday described the elimination of the Saifullah group as a significant breakthrough, stating that the neutralised terrorists were the central link for the region's entire terror network.

General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Counter-Insurgency Force (CIF) Delta, Major General A P S Bal, while speaking to ANI, said, "The elimination of the Saifullah group is a major success as they were the fulcrum around which the entire terror network was working...The elimination of seven terrorists is a huge success for all of us."

Security forces on Monday displayed arms and ammunition recovered by security forces following Op Trashi.

Meanwhile, 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.

- ANI

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Priya S
My heart goes out to the brave soldiers operating in those rugged conditions. Eliminating the 'fulcrum' of the network is crucial. Hope this success is sustained and leads to long-term stability. Salute to our forces!
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David E
While the operation's success is clear, I hope the focus remains on winning the trust of the local population in the long run. Security is vital, but so is development and addressing grievances to prevent radicalization. A balanced approach is key.
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Rohit P
"No space, no sanctuary" - this is the message that needs to be sent loud and clear. Excellent work by the intelligence agencies for the actionable inputs. This is how you protect the nation. Kudos to all involved! 👏
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Sneha F
As someone from Jammu, this news brings a sense of relief. These groups have caused so much pain to ordinary people. Hope the peace holds and tourism, which is the lifeline for many here, can flourish again without fear.
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Michael C
The tactical precision shown here is impressive. Taking out 7 terrorists, including a central node, in dense forest belts is no small feat. The professionalism of the Indian security forces in these counter-insurgency ops is noteworthy.

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