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Defence
Army, J&K Police Eliminate Terrorist in Budgam Forest Operation
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🗓 05 Sep 2026, 11:04 AM
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A joint operation by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police deep in Budgam forest resulted in the death of one terrorist, officials said.
New Delhi – Security forces announced that a coordinated sweep by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police deep within the forested area of Budgam district led to the neutralisation of a terrorist suspected of planning attacks in the region. The operation, carried out under the cover of darkness, involved specialized infantry units and local police teams who tracked the suspect through dense vegetation.
According to a senior army spokesperson, the encounter was brief and there were no casualties among the security personnel. The terrorist was identified through intelligence inputs and was engaged after refusing to surrender, prompting the forces to open fire.
The successful strike underscores the continued focus of the armed forces on dismantling militant networks operating in the Kashmir Valley. Officials said the action is part of a broader counter‑terrorism strategy aimed at preventing infiltration and disrupting planned assaults on civilian and security targets.
While the incident has been hailed as a tactical win, authorities cautioned that the threat landscape remains volatile and that further operations are likely as intelligence agencies monitor militant activities across the region.
According to a senior army spokesperson, the encounter was brief and there were no casualties among the security personnel. The terrorist was identified through intelligence inputs and was engaged after refusing to surrender, prompting the forces to open fire.
The successful strike underscores the continued focus of the armed forces on dismantling militant networks operating in the Kashmir Valley. Officials said the action is part of a broader counter‑terrorism strategy aimed at preventing infiltration and disrupting planned assaults on civilian and security targets.
While the incident has been hailed as a tactical win, authorities cautioned that the threat landscape remains volatile and that further operations are likely as intelligence agencies monitor militant activities across the region.