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Five Militants and Three Policemen Killed in Intense Ongoing Operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua

Security forces continue to search for additional militants after a fierce gun battle in Kathua district, with heightened measures implemented across the region.

Indian security force personnel patrol near the site of a gun battle with suspected militants in a forest area in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Security personnel patrol a remote forested area, in Kathua district, on Friday. (PTI)
Security personnel keep a vigil after a fresh gunfight with terrorists, in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, Thursday, March 27, 2025.
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Overview

  • An anti-terror operation in Kathua district has resulted in the deaths of five militants and three police personnel, with seven security personnel injured.
  • The operation began after militants were spotted in the Ghati Juthana area of Rajbagh, following intelligence inputs and civilian reports of suspicious activity.
  • The militants, suspected to be linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed, were heavily armed with advanced weapons, including M4 carbines and grenades.
  • Security forces, including the Army, CRPF, BSF, and the Jammu and Kashmir Police's Special Operations Group, are conducting coordinated efforts to neutralize remaining threats.
  • Heightened security measures have been implemented along the Jammu-Pathankot highway, as officials remain vigilant against further infiltration attempts.