Archive · 17 Sep 2026
Operation Sohan Kills Two Terrorists in Udhampur; Search Continues
Security forces carried out an operation in a forested area of Udhampur.
They called the mission Operation Sohan.
The operation began during the night of September 16 and 17 after receiving information about terrorists.
The Army, police and Central Reserve Police Force worked together.
Heavy rain, mountains and poor visibility made the work difficult.
Officials said two terrorists were killed.
One report said a suspected helper was detained, while other details are still being checked.
Searches continued to make sure no other threat remained.
Two terrorists were killed or neutralised in a joint operation in Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir.
Operation Sohan began overnight on September 16-17 after intelligence indicated terrorist presence near Brattal.
The Army’s White Knight Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force participated.
The operation continued amid heavy rain, difficult terrain and poor visibility, with search operations ongoing.
Officials identified the suspects as possible Jaish-e-Mohammad members and reported weapons recovery, but some details remain officially unconfirmed.
- Who
- The Army’s White Knight Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Central Reserve Police Force and two suspected terrorists; one alleged over-ground worker was reportedly detained.
- What
- Operation Sohan, a joint counter-terrorism operation, resulted in the deaths or neutralisation of two terrorists.
- When
- The operation began during the intervening night of September 16 and 17 and intensified on Thursday morning.
- Where
- The Brattal, Sohan and Khubban forest areas of Majalta in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- Security forces acted on intelligence about suspected terrorist presence or movement in the forested area.
Officially Confirmed Details
Reported but Unconfirmed Details
Terrorist identities and affiliations
Officially Confirmed Details
The White Knight Corps officially confirmed that two terrorists were neutralised but did not disclose their identities or affiliations.
Reported but Unconfirmed Details
Officials in one report said the two were suspected members of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad and believed to be Pakistani nationals.
Weapons and material recovered
Officially Confirmed Details
The main Army statement did not provide details about weapons or other recoveries.
Reported but Unconfirmed Details
One report said an M4 carbine, an AK assault rifle and a large quantity of ammunition were recovered; another referred to local reports of arms and ammunition.
Additional suspect
Officially Confirmed Details
The official statement focused on the two terrorists and continuing searches, without mentioning a detention.
Reported but Unconfirmed Details
One report said a local youth believed to be an over-ground worker was detained for questioning.
- Operation
- Operation Sohan
- Location
- Brattal, Sohan and Khubban areas of Majalta, Udhampur district
- Participating forces
- White Knight Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force
- Reported result
- Two terrorists were killed or neutralised, according to security forces
- Conditions
- Heavy or incessant rain, difficult mountainous terrain and poor visibility
- Suspected affiliation
- Officials and reports described the two terrorists as suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad members; official identities were not disclosed
- Reported recoveries
- One report said an M4 carbine, an AK assault rifle and ammunition were recovered; other reports said details were awaited
- Current status
- Search and surveillance operations continued, and one alleged over-ground worker was reportedly detained for questioning
Sources
Two terrorists killed in joint army, police, CRPF operation in Udhampur - Telegraph India
Operation Sohan: 2 terrorists killed in overnight gunfight in J&K's Udhampur
Operation Sohan: 2 terrorists neutralised in Udhampur encounter; search operations underway