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Following specific intelligence inputs, Indian Army troops launched a search in the mountainous region and soon established contact with the militants, triggering intense gunfire and explosions.
On Monday morning, troops carried out a controlled blast on a natural cave believed to be used as a hideout by Pakistan-backed terrorists. Eyewitnesses reported a massive explosion, followed by smoke and fire billowing from the cave’s entrance. It remains unclear whether any terrorists were killed in the blast, and the area is still being searched.
Officials have flagged Kishtwar, along with seven other districts in Jammu province, as a growing security concern. Previously free from militancy until 2021, the region has seen a resurgence of highly trained infiltrators, turning it into a hotspot for terror activity.
Meanwhile, in Kulgam’s Akhal forest, one of the longest-running anti-terror operations in recent years has entered its 11th day. Since its launch on 1 August, the operation has seen two Indian soldiers killed and at least 10 personnel injured in repeated clashes.
The dense alpine terrain has made it difficult for troops to flush out the terrorists, believed to be entrenched in deep forest cover. Grenades and drone-dropped explosives have intensified the battle, as the Army continues efforts to neutralise the remaining militants.
These back-to-back operations underscore the increasing challenges for security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, as they battle a renewed wave of cross-border terrorism in previously stable areas.