2 more terrorists killed in J&K
   Date :13-Apr-2025

terrorists killed
JAMMU
TWO terrorists were killed in an ongoing operation in a snow-bound area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, senior security officials said on Saturday, reaffirming their resolve to completely root out terrorism from the region. The killings raised the number of terrorists neutralised in the ongoing operations in the Chhatru belt of the hilly district in the past two days to three. One terrorist was eliminated by the security forces on Friday morning. Official sources said the slain terrorists were affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit and included a top commander, Saifullah, who was active in the Chenab valley region for the past one year. Assam Rifles’ 5-Sector Commander Brigadier J B S Rathi and Doda-Kishtwar-Ramban Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Shridhar Patil said the operations, started on April 9, continues.
 
The aim is to maintain peace and stability in the region, he said. “A total of three terrorists was eliminated in the operations while the troops displayed great tactical acumen and swiftness, and ensured zero casualties on our side. Despite the weather and the night-time challenges, the troops displayed great professionalism and also gave the topmost priority to the security of the local population,” Brigadier Rathi told reporters in Kishtwar.
 
He said the operations also brought to the fore the seamless coordination between India Army and police, especially its Special Operations Group (SOG). “After the first contact on April 9, rapid reinforcements were deployed in terms of special forces with the help of the Indian Air Force, and also to carry out real-time surveillance of the area the Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, drones and the night visions were employed basically to ensure that terrorists do not escape from the area,”
 
the army officer said. “Certain security measures have been instituted in terms of the rapid force response capabilities, technological integration and inter agency seamless coordination to maintain peace and stability in the region. We are thankful to White Knight Corps and the General Officer Commanding of Delta Force for their guidance and support,” he said. The DIG said the operation is in its final stages after it was first launched following interception of the terrorists.