Jaish Commander Saifullah Among Three Terrorists Killed in Kishtwar, J&K

Apr 12, 2025 Kriti Keshari

Security forces have initiated coordinated anti-terror operations in Udhampur and Kishtwar districts to track down infiltrating terrorists believed to be part of a larger group

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In the Naidgam forests of Chatroo, Kishtwar district, security forces eliminated three terrorists, including Jaish-e-Mohammad commander Saifullah, Farman, and Basha, each carrying a ₹5 lakh bounty

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Commandos from the Army's 2, 5, and 9 Para units, CRPF, and J&K Police's Special Operations Group carried out operations in tough, snow-covered, and dense forest terrains

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In Udhampur, armed terrorists entered homes in Basantgarh and Chore Panjwa-Khabbal, taking food, clothes, and mobile phones before fleeing

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The Pakistan Army violated the ceasefire in Keri Battal, Akhnoor, attempting to push terrorists across the border. Indian troops thwarted the attempt

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During the fire exchange in Akhnoor, JCO Kuldeep Singh was critically injured and later succumbed to his wounds at a hospital

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Search operations continue across Jammu and Kashmir. Brigadier JVS Rathi and DIG Shridhar Patil will brief the media on the operations at the 5 Assam Rifles headquarters

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