Troops rush to Kishtwar after terrorists fire in Chhatru, operation ongoing
Troops rush to Kishtwar after terrorists fire in Chhatru, operation ongoing
Troops surge into Kishtwar's Chhatru after militants open fire; three suspected terrorists believed trapped at Son Nar as Operation Trashi unfolds.
In Kishtwar's Chhatru area, security forces rushed additional troops into a hilly region after a group of terrorists was spotted and opened fire during a deliberate search operation. The scene is at Son Nar, northeast of Chhatru, perched about 3670 meters above sea level, where officials say the encounter is currently unfolding. Around three terrorists are suspected to be at the site as the operation progresses under the joint counter-terror framework with the J&K Police. A contact was established with the terrorists in Son Nar during the ongoing operation, which the Army has named Operation Trashi. Security forces emphasized their professionalism and resolve in responding to hostile fire under challenging terrain and conditions.
The operation has seen reinforcements deployed to reinforce the cordon, with close coordination between the security apparatus and civil administration. Authorities indicate that the cordon remains intact and that the area is being handled with care to limit any potential civilian impact while pursuing the militants. Further details are being coordinated as the mission continues against what officials described as a group of terrorists operating in the Son Nar region.
Officials stressed that the operation is still underway and that personnel will maintain the pressure until the terrorists are neutralized or forced to retreat, underscoring the ongoing commitment to counter-terror operations in the region.
