A suspected militant was gunned down by security forces in Kishtwar district on April 11, 2025, following a gun battle that erupted a day after Amit Shah's visit to Jammu & Kashmir.
By Aniket Chakraborty
Apr 12, 2025
This incident occurred as part of an ongoing counter-insurgency operation in Udhampur, where security forces are on the lookout for a group of militants active since April 9.
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The operation in Kishtwar began with a joint search by the army and J&K Police in Chatroo forests, where militants exchanged gunfire with security forces on April 9.
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The militants are believed to have been involved in a hostage situation in Basantgarh, Udhampur, where they stole food and a mobile phone from a local family.
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The security forces’ relentless operations in hostile terrain have continued despite adverse weather, with one militant neutralized in the ongoing battle.
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Officials say the slain militant’s identity has not yet been confirmed, and investigations continue into their affiliations and the operation's broader context.
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On April 9, militants from the same group were also involved in an earlier gunfire exchange in Jopher village, about 15 km from Basantgarh.
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The group of militants, suspected to be fresh infiltrators, was seen crossing the international border into Jammu division earlier in March.
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Following Amit Shah’s visit, where he reviewed the security situation and developmental efforts post Article 370 abrogation, the focus on countering insurgency has intensified.
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Shah had previously asserted that the terror ecosystem in J&K had been crippled by the Modi government, aiming to ensure stability in the region.