Kishtwar: Security Forces Re-Establish Contact with Terrorists After Havildar's Killing
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News18•31-01-2026, 12:19
Kishtwar: Security Forces Re-Establish Contact with Terrorists After Havildar's Killing
- •Security forces, including White Knight Corps, J&K Police, and CRPF, re-established contact with terrorists in Kishtwar's Dolgam area on January 31, 2026.
- •The terrorists were linked to a January 18 gunfight in Chhatru, Singhpora, where an army soldier was killed and seven others injured.
- •Operation TRASHI-I, launched on January 18, has faced challenges due to harsh weather, difficult terrain, and the terrorists evading capture.
- •Internet services were suspended in Kishtwar's Chatroo area since January 23 to prevent rumor spread and aid security operations.
- •Previous encounters on January 22 and 25 also failed to neutralize the terrorists, who used dense forests and snow to escape.
Why It Matters: Security forces have re-engaged terrorists in Kishtwar, continuing a challenging operation to neutralize them.
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