Udhampur Encounter: Two Jaish Terrorists Killed, Top Commander Among Dead

Udhampur:  Two Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists were killed in an ongoing encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district on Wednesday, officials said. One of the slain militants is believed to be a senior Jaish commander, identified as Mavi.

The encounter broke out in the Ramnagar area of Udhampur during Operation KIYA, launched following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of Jaish terrorists in the region. 

Security forces engaged Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists during an ongoing encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district, where militants were caught on camera attempting to flee amid heavy firing under Operation KIYA.

Earlier, 2-3 Jaish terrorists were believed to be trapped in the area. With two militants now killed, search operations are continuing to ensure that no other terrorists remain hidden in the forested terrain.

Security forces had launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) after receiving specific intelligence inputs regarding the movement of unidentified suspects in Johpar-Marta village of Ramnagar tehsil. During the operation, a video surfaced showing terrorists attempting to escape from a cave.

To prevent any escape of those terrorists, additional reinforcements have been rushed to the area, and all exit points have been sealed. A cordon has been established around the site, and the operation is currently underway.

The encounter is part of a coordinated anti-terror operation launched after intelligence inputs indicated the presence of Jaish-e-Mohammed militants in the area. Forces had cordoned off the region to prevent any escape and ensure civilian safety.

The operation remains underway, with additional forces deployed to maintain the cordon and intensify search efforts. Surveillance and area domination measures have been strengthened to ensure that no militant breaks through the security perimeter.

Confirming the development, the White Knight Corps in an X post had said, "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," the White Knight Corps wrote on X.

Udhampur district has witnessed heightened security operations in recent times as forces continue to track terror movements in the region. Officials said further details would be shared once the operation concludes.

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