Archive · 20 Jul 2025
Gunfight Underway in J&K's Kishtwar District
Security forces are currently in a gunfight with terrorists in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
The fight started after the army and police launched a search operation in the Khankoo forest, based on information about terrorists being there.
The terrorists opened fire, leading to the encounter.
Reinforcements have been sent, and the search is ongoing.
This operation is part of an ongoing effort against terrorists and their supporters in the region.
The increased activity followed an earlier attack in April, which led to a strong response.
Gunfight erupted in Kishtwar district between security forces and terrorists.
The encounter began during a Cordon & Search Operation (CASO) in the Khankoo forest area.
Security forces initiated the operation based on intelligence about terrorist presence.
The operation in Hadal Gal area is currently ongoing, as confirmed by the White Knight corps.
The pursuit of terrorists intensified after the April 22nd attack in Pahalgam.
- Who
- Security forces and terrorists.
- What
- A gunfight between security forces and terrorists.
- When
- The gunfight began on Sunday.
- Where
- Kishtwar district, Khankoo forest and Hadal Gal area.
- Why
- The operation was launched following intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists.
Security Forces' Actions
Terrorist Activities
Objective
Security Forces' Actions
Aggressive pursuit of terrorists.
Terrorist Activities
N/A
- Location
- Kishtwar district, J&K
- Involved Parties
- Security forces and terrorists
- Operation Type
- Cordon & Search Operation (CASO)
- Area
- Khankoo forest
- Initiating Factor
- Intelligence inputs about terrorists
- Army Unit
- White Knight corps