In Jammu and Kashmir, a search operation, which has been underway to neutralise three holed-up Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists in Kishtwar district, has been narrowed down to a specific area following an encounter today. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that the anti-terror operation in the snowbound Chatroo-Dolgam-Dichhar belt has been underway for the past few days. During the ongoing joint Operation Trashi-I, contact with terrorists was re-established in the early hours today in the general area of Dolgam by troops of the White Knight Corps, J&K Police, and CRPF.

One terrorist is believed to have been injured. The operation in the area was launched on January 18, leading to a fierce gunbattle in the Sonnar forest near Mandral-Singhpora, resulting in the killing of a paratrooper and injuries to seven soldiers. Although the terrorists managed to escape, benefiting from thick vegetation and challenging terrain, security forces continued their pursuit despite more than two feet of snowfall.

Meanwhile, the Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma visited Kishtwar district to review the counter-terrorism grid and commended the troops for their unwavering resolve in the ongoing efforts