World · India Bureau
Militant killed in Kashmir operation; security forces intensify Budgam sweep
A joint counter-insurgency operation in Budgam district has resulted in the elimination of a militant, authorities said. The operation was conducted by Army, J&K Police and CRPF personnel following actionable intelligence.
LSN India ·
Security forces have killed a militant during an ongoing search operation in Kashmir's Budgam district, officials confirmed on Sunday. The joint operation, mounted by the Indian Army, Jammu & Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), was launched in the Korag area of Yousmarg following specific intelligence inputs about militant presence in the region.
The coordinated operation reflects intensified counter-insurgency efforts in the Budgam district, a volatile area in central Kashmir that has witnessed periodic militant activity. The three forces have maintained an increased presence across the region as part of broader security operations aimed at disrupting militant networks.
No further details regarding the deceased militant's identity or affiliated group were immediately disclosed. The operation remains ongoing, with security forces continuing search and cordon operations in the general area, officials said.
The development comes as security forces maintain elevated vigilance across Kashmir following periodic intelligence inputs about militant movements. Joint operations by Army, state police and paramilitary forces have become a standard response to actionable intelligence about militant presence in the union territory.