Security forces intensify anti-terror op in Kishtwar

Security forces are conducting search-and-cordon operations in the Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district as part of Operation Trashi-I, which has been underway for more than 20 days.

Troops of the 7 Assam Rifles are carrying out intensive searches deep inside forested areas to trace terrorists believed to be hiding in the region. The operation was launched to track down terrorists operating in the area.

On February 4, security forces neutralised one terrorist in the general area of Dichhar, Kishtwar, the Army said.

“In the continuing search and elimination of terrorists in the Kishtwar region, where the hunt has already led to several contacts in the dense forests and challenging terrain, contact was re-established with the terrorists on the run in the ongoing joint Operation Trashi-I by the troops of CIF Delta White Knight Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF at around 5.45 pm today in the general area of Dichhar, Kishtwar,” the White Knight Corps said in a post on X.

“One terrorist has been successfully neutralised. Operation is in progress,” the post read.

Earlier, on January 19, Army officers paid last respects to Havildar Gajendra Singh, who laid down his life in the line of duty during a counter-terrorism operation in the Singhpora area of Chatroo in Kishtwar district.

Havildar Gajendra Singh, a Special Forces soldier, was killed “while gallantly executing a counter-terror operation” as part of the ongoing Operation Trashi-I on the intervening night of January 18 and 19.

In a post on X, the White Knight Corps said, “The GOC, White Knight Corps and all ranks pay solemn tribute to Havildar Gajendra Singh of the Special Forces, who made the supreme sacrifice while gallantly executing a Counter Terrorism operation in the Singpura area during the ongoing Operation TRASHI-I on the intervening night of 18-19 Jan 2026.”

“We honour his indomitable courage, valour and selfless devotion to duty and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this hour of profound grief,” the post further read.