In a significant development in the ongoing counter-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, Indian security forces have neutralised two more Pakistani terrorists, taking the total number of militants eliminated in Operation Chhatru to three.
According to the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps, the operation, now in its fourth day, has continued despite challenging weather conditions. A cache of war-like stores, including an AK-series rifle and an M4 carbine, was recovered from the terrorists.
“In the ongoing operations at #Chhatru, Kishtwar, despite bad and inclement weather, two more Pakistani terrorists have been eliminated. A large quantity of war-like stores including one AK and one M4 rifle have been recovered,” the White Knight Corps posted on social media.
Deputy Inspector General of the Kishtwar-Doda-Ramban Range, Shridhar Patil, confirmed that the terrorists are being actively pursued. “Some terrorists are trapped, and the operation will continue until they are all eliminated,” he stated during a media briefing, while refraining from disclosing further operational details.
The offensive began earlier this week as a targeted search operation to flush out militants suspected of hiding in the region. One terrorist was eliminated on Friday morning as part of the same operation.
Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar praised the troops for their swift and effective action. “The Indian Army stands by its commitment to keep Jammu and Kashmir terror-free,” the Northern Command said in a post on X.
Operation Chhatru remains ongoing as security forces maintain pressure on remaining terrorists believed to be hiding in the region.
