Three terrorists were killed in a gunfight with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Aug 1, 2025
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The encounter is part of Operation Akhal, a joint operation involving the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police.
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The terrorists were affiliated with The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) offshoot linked to the Pahalgam attack.
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Intelligence inputs on terrorist movements led to the search operation, which resulted in the gunfight.
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The terrorists opened fire on security personnel, triggering the exchange of fire in the Akhal forest area.
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The gunfight comes days after Operation Mahadev, where three Pakistani TRF militants were neutralized, including key conspirator Musa Fauji.
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During the Mahadev operation, a large arms cache was recovered, including grenades, rifles, and a carbine.
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Intelligence suggests that one terrorist remains at large, while four of the original five TRF operatives have been neutralized.
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Security forces are continuing their search in the Dachigam National Park area near Srinagar, believed to be the terrorists’ hideout.
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Operation Akhal continues to be a critical operation in counterterrorism efforts in the region.
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