SRINAGAR: Death toll in the ongoing Chhatru encounter in Kishtwar District rose to three with the killing of two more militants last night, officials said on Saturday.
Officials said that the operation was launched in Chhatru forest area of Kishtwar District on April 9, after suspicious movement of militants was noticed by alert forces.
Army in a statement said, “Despite challenging terrain and inclement weather conditions, security forces have neutralised two additional militants, bringing the operation closer to ensuring the region’s safety.”
In a recent update, the Army’s White Knight Corps reported the recovery of a substantial cache of war-like stores, including one AK rifle and one M4 rifle, underscoring the operation’s impact in disrupting militant activities.
“The operation, launched on April 9 in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Police, was initiated based on specific intelligence inputs regarding militant presence in the region.
Operations are ongoing to ensure all threats are neutralised, with security forces continuing their relentless efforts to safeguard civilians and eliminate militancy in the region,” the statement added. (KNO)
