Two Pakistani Terrorists Neutralized in Udhampur Joint Operation
In a significant counter-terrorism achievement, two Pakistani terrorists affiliated with the banned militant organization Jaish-e-Muhammad were eliminated during a meticulously planned joint operation in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur district on Tuesday. The successful mission was executed through the coordinated efforts of the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), demonstrating seamless inter-agency collaboration.
Intelligence-Driven Operation Leads to Encounter
The operation was initiated based on specific and credible intelligence inputs regarding the movement of suspected militants in the region. Security forces swiftly launched a cordon and search operation in the Johpar-Marta village area of Ramnagar tehsil, acting on the timely information to preempt any potential threats.
Contact with the terrorists was established around 4 pm, marking the beginning of an intense firefight. The militants, who were believed to be hiding in a forested stretch, opened fire on the approaching troops, prompting an immediate and robust retaliation from the security personnel.
Strategic Measures Ensure Successful Neutralization
To prevent any possibility of escape, reinforcements were rapidly deployed to the area, and all exit routes were effectively sealed as the operation intensified. The security forces maintained a tight cordon throughout the encounter, conducting thorough searches to ensure complete area domination.
The White Knight Corps officially confirmed the ongoing operation in a post on social media platform X, stating, "Operation Kiya. In an intelligence-based joint Operation, contact has been established with the terrorists by the Troops of CIF Delta, #WhiteKnightCorps, @JmuKmrPolice and #CRPF at around 4 pm today in the general area of Basantgarh. Cordon has been established. Firefight is on. Operation is in progress."
Prolonged Engagement and Area Sanitization
Officials reported that the joint operation remained underway for several hours as security forces methodically tightened the cordon and carried out exhaustive searches in the vicinity. This prolonged engagement underscores the complexity and high-stakes nature of counter-insurgency operations in the region.
The successful neutralization of the two terrorists represents a significant blow to terrorist activities in the area and highlights the continued vigilance and operational readiness of India's security apparatus. Such operations are crucial in maintaining peace and stability in Jammu and Kashmir, deterring cross-border terrorism, and safeguarding national security interests.
