Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Jammu and Kashmir Intensifies Security After Major Encounter
Security forces have increased their presence across Jammu and Kashmir.
This happened after an encounter in which Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Moosa was killed.
More checkpoints and security vehicles have been placed on roads.
Police are also patrolling more often in the Kashmir Valley.
Katra has received extra security because Navratri is approaching.
Many people are expected to visit the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine during the festivities.
Police reviewed safety plans for the town, pilgrimage route and parking areas.
The goal is to monitor people and vehicles and help keep pilgrims safe.
Security was intensified across Jammu and Kashmir after Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Moosa was killed.
Authorities increased personnel, checkpoints and security vehicles across several districts.
Additional patrols and checkpoints were established across the Kashmir Valley and on major connecting routes.
Jammu and Kashmir Police reviewed security and traffic arrangements throughout Katra and the Mata Vaishno Devi pilgrimage route.
Katra’s security was strengthened ahead of Navratri festivities beginning October 11, when many pilgrims are expected.
- Who
- Jammu and Kashmir Police and other security forces; Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Moosa was killed in the encounter.
- What
- Security and traffic arrangements were intensified across Jammu and Kashmir, including increased personnel, patrols and checkpoints.
- When
- Following the major encounter; Navratri festivities in Katra are scheduled to begin on October 11.
- Where
- Across several districts of Jammu and Kashmir, including the Kashmir Valley, Srinagar-connected routes and Katra.
- Why
- Because of the encounter and preparations for the expected arrival of large numbers of pilgrims during Navratri.
- Security development
- Security was intensified across several districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
- Encounter outcome
- Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Moosa was killed by security forces.
- Additional measures
- Authorities increased deployments, checkpoints, patrols and security vehicles.
- Katra preparations
- Police reviewed arrangements covering the town, pilgrimage route, parking areas and service points.
- Navratri start
- Navratri festivities in Katra begin on October 11.
- Pilgrimage site
- The measures include preparations for visitors to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine.