Following an intelligence-based lead, the Indian Army and the Jammu-Kashmir Police took out three terrorists in Kashmir’s Kishtwar. After one terrorist was killed on Friday, the operation to track down the other three terrorists was underway in Udhampur district as per Army officials.

The operation has expanded the scope of surveillance to Bhaderwah area of Doda district to track the terrorists hiding out in the hilly regions of Jammu as per the security agency reports. The Kishtwar DIG revealed that the operation has been going on for the past three days.

Army’s White Knight Corps shared on X on Operation Chhatru,”Contact was established late evening…the terrorists were effectively engaged and firefight ensued.” In a recent update the wing shared that “One AK and One M4 rifle have been recovered” after two more terrorists were gunned down by the officials.

The terrorists were reportedly part of the Saifullah Module of Pakistan but there has no official confirmation. The Indian Army has confirmed, however, that a JCO lost his life at LoC in Akhnoor Sector as the infiltration bid has been foiled by Indian Army. Previously, this module has been held responsible for taking out an Army team in Doda causing the death of an officer and a rifleman.

There have been five encounters in the past 19 days in the mountainous terrain of Kathua-Udhampur-Kishtwar. Three terrorists and four police personnel have lost their lives injuring a civilian and police personnel. These regions are under close surveillance monitored with helicopters, drones and troops.

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The Northern Command on X shared, “Lt Gen MV Suchindra Kumar, Army Commander, Northern Command compliments White Knight Corps for their swift action and precise execution in neutralising one terrorist in the ongoing operation in Kishtwar”

This happened parallelly with Mumbai 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana’s extradition to India who has been placed under NIA custody for 18 days. A key conspirator for the attack, the Canadian terrorist has been under trial since 2013. Reportedly said to be involved in facilitating David Headley’s reconnaissance in India, he has been finally brought under Indian investigation after seventeen years.