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Kishtwar Forest Encounter: Terrorists Fire at Security Forces in J&K

Security forces are currently engaged in an encounter with terrorists in Kishtwar's forest area. The operation began after terrorists fired at security personnel during a cordon and search operation. This comes as part of revised anti-terror strategy targeting the complete terror ecosystem. The intensified operations follow the devastating April terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives.

Key Points: Encounter in Kishtwar Forest After Terrorists Attack Security Forces

  • Security forces launched CASO in Kalaban forest based on specific intelligence inputs
  • Terrorists opened fire when security personnel closed in on their hideout
  • New strategy targets entire terror ecosystem including OGWs and sympathizers
  • Operation follows April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians
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Encounter breaks out in forests of J&K's Kishtwar after terrorists fire at search party

Security forces engage terrorists in Kishtwar forest after being fired upon during search operation. J&K Police intensify anti-terror operations targeting terror ecosystem.

"As the security forces closed in on the hiding terrorists, they fired at the surrounding security personnel, triggering an encounter which is now going on. - Officials"

Jammu, Nov 5

An encounter started on Wednesday between the security forces and terrorists in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.

Officials said that on specific intelligence inputs, security forces started a CASO (Cordon and Search Operation) in the Kalaban forest area of Chatroo sub-division in Kishtwar district on Tuesday evening.

“As the security forces closed in on the hiding terrorists, they fired at the surrounding security personnel, triggering an encounter which is now going on. Further details are awaited," officials said.

The J&K Police and the security forces have started aggressive anti-terrorist operations targeting terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs) and sympathisers.

This revised strategy is aimed at dismantling the total ecosystem of terror in Jammu and Kashmir rather than just the elimination of the gun-wielding terrorists.

Drug smugglers, drug peddlers and those involved in hawala money rackets are also on the scanner of the security forces, as it is believed that funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorists in the UT.

Aggressive operations were started in J&K after the April 22 terror attack in Baisaran meadow of Pahalgam by Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists.

Twenty-six civilians, including 25 tourists and one local Pony owner, were killed in the Baisaran terror attack. The attack outraged the entire country, after which Operation Sindoor was started by the Armed Forces against the terror infrastructure in Pakistan.

J&K has a 740-km-long Line of Control (LoC) and a 240-km-long International Border. The army guards the LoC while the Border Security Force (BSF) guards the IB.

Army and the BSF are deployed to prevent infiltration or exfiltration, check the menace of drones carrying payloads of arms/ammunition, drugs and cash for the terrorists, while anti-terrorism operations are carried out by local police and the security forces in the hinterland.

The LoC is situated in the Baramulla, Kupwara and Bandipora districts of the Valley and partly in the Jammu district. The IB is situated in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts of Jammu division.

- IANS

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Priya S
This new strategy targeting the entire terror ecosystem is much needed. Just killing terrorists isn't enough when their funding and support networks remain active.
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Arjun K
The Baisaran attack was so heartbreaking. 25 tourists just enjoying their vacation... 😔 Glad to see our forces taking strong action now.
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Sarah B
While I support our security forces, I hope they're also ensuring minimal collateral damage. The local population in these areas has suffered enough.
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Vikram M
The drone menace is becoming serious. Good that BSF is monitoring this. Pakistan keeps trying new tactics to destabilize our peace.
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Michael C
Operation Sindoor seems to be making progress. Targeting the financial networks through hawala and drug money is crucial to cut off terror funding.

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