The Chinar Corps, in a post on its official X handle, confirmed that the terrorist was killed during Operation Ashdar, which remains underway. In a major anti-terror operation in central Kashmir, security forces neutralised one terrorist and recovered an AK rifle along with other war-like stores during a joint search operation in the Ashdar Gali area of the upper reaches of the Yousmarg forests in Budgam district.
Acting on the intelligence, the Indian Army, including troops from 10 Para Commandos and 53 Rashtriya Rifles, along with the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Srinagar Sector of the CRPF, launched a joint cordon and search operation in the general area of Ashdar Gali in the higher reaches of the Yousmarg forest. Reinforcements from 53 Rashtriya Rifles, the J&K Police, including Special Operations Group personnel, and the CRPF moved into the area to strengthen the cordon and prevent the terrorists from escaping under the cover of darkness. When the troops challenged the suspected terrorists, they opened fire, triggering a fierce exchange of gunfire. Vigilant troops observed suspicious activity and upon being challenged, terrorists opened fire, prompting a fierce exchange of gunfire during which One terrorist neutralized and one AK rifle and other war-like stores recovered. Search operation is in progress.”
