Army shares its big success story of Kishtwar

JK News Today

A major terror group operating in the area was being relentlessly pursued by the Security Forces. Operations were launched in Apr / May last year and were sustained despite hy rains and snow during winters. Successful contact with the group resulted in elimination of three hard core terrorists in April 2025, However the latest of the group code name Saifullah along with his close associate code Name Adil and two other terrorists were surviving and on the run.

Based on the collaborative assessment of intelligence provided by JKP, IB and own sources, a Joint Counter Terrorist (CT) Operation along with JKP and CRPF, codenamed Operation Trashi–I, was launched on 14 Jan 26 in the Chhatroo, Kishtwar region to track and neutralise terrorists operating in the area by troops of Counter Insurgency Force (CIF) Delta under White Knight Corps including Assam Rifles, in close coordination with Jammu & Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force.

On 18 Jan 26, contact was established with the terror group and their well prepared and stocked hideout was busted by the security forces.

Relentless pursuit of the terrorists on the run resulted in elimination of one terrorist code named Adil on 04 Feb 26 in Op Trashi-1, besides two terrorists being neutralised in a separate Operation, Op Kiya on the same day.

Following the contact of 04 Feb 26, the Security Forces continued with grit and determination towards elimination of the remaining terrorists.

The terrorists were re-engaged at approximately 1100 hrs on 22 Feb 26.

Displaying high standards of tactical precision, seamless inter-agency coordination and resolute operational efficiency, Security Forces including JKP and CRPF, rigorously pursued the terrorist group in the challenging and rugged terrain and harsh weather conditions. The persistent actions of the security forces in this long duration large scale operation spanning over a month, the security forces have neutralised all four hard core terrorists. The final encounter site in which three terrorists were successfully neutralised on steep slopes of a rugged mountain was cordoned by the security forces in the night of 21 – 22 Feb 26.

The troops displayed exceptional tactical precision and swiftness, ensuring zero casualties among own personnel. Role of Army trained Dog Tyson needs a special mention who entered the Dhok to ascertain presence of terrorists. Terrorists opened fire during which Tyson was injured.

During the search of the area, till now, war-like stores including three AK-47 rifles have been recovered along with bodies of the slain terrorists.

The operation reflected seamless coordination between the Army, CRPF and the Jammu and Kashmir Police, notably the SOG.

Reinforcements, including special forces, were quickly mobilized. The Army utilized real-time surveillance drones and night vision equipment to track and contain terrorist movement, preventing any potential escape.

CIF (D), under the aegis of White Knight Corps, Northern Command, in close coordination with JKP and CRPF, and based on intelligence inputs from multiple sources, have eliminated 06 x Pakistan sponsored terrorists in its Area of Responsibility over the past 20 days.

The formation will continue to undertake intelligence-based operations, sustain operational momentum and maintain dominance in the Area of Responsibility.