Terrorist killed in Army's ongoing anti-militancy operation in Ganderbal, J&K
What's the story
A terrorist was killed during an overnight encounter in the Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said on Wednesday. The operation was launched on Tuesday night after receiving intelligence inputs about suspicious movements in the area. Upon engagement, the terrorists fired at security forces, who retaliated effectively, resulting in one terrorist's death.
Operation details
Operation launched on Tuesday night
The operation was launched in the Arahama area of Ganderbal district based on specific intelligence inputs. The Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police had jointly launched a search operation during their search. "On being challenged, terrorists opened fire and own troops retaliated," the Army said in a statement.
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OP ARAHAMA, Ganderbal
— Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) March 31, 2026
Based on specific intelligence input, joint search operation was launched by #IndianArmy and @JmuKmrPolice in Gen area Arahama of Ganderbal.
During the search, vigilant troops observed suspicious activity. On being challenged, terrorists opened fire and… pic.twitter.com/dGxsyJv7su
Tactical response
Identity of slain terrorist yet to be ascertained
The Army said the cordon was tactically reorganized amid intermittent firing. "Own troops effectively retaliated with a calibrated response, resulting in one terrorist being eliminated," the Army said. The identity of the slain terrorist is yet to be ascertained, The Hindu reported. The anti-terror operation is still underway in Ganderbal district.