Overview
- Indian Army’s White Knight Corps and J&K Police launched the intelligence-led operation in Chhatru, with reports noting CRPF support.
- One paratrooper/Agniveer was wounded during Wednesday’s exchange, evacuated to the Army Command Hospital in Udhampur, and is reported stable.
- Security officials believe two to three militants remain inside the cordon as the clearance effort continues.
- Troops are using aerial surveillance, drones, and sniffer dogs to scan the dense terrain, with officials noting no fresh firing since Wednesday afternoon.
- Kishtwar has logged multiple encounters in recent months, and authorities have intensified joint operations targeting militants and their support networks.