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Soldier killed during encounter with terrorists in J&K's Kishtwar

IndiaTimes Thursday, 22 May 2025
A soldier died in a gunfight with terrorists in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, named 'Op Trashi,' is ongoing in Chhatru. Joint forces initiated it after intelligence about 3-4 Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists. Operations intensified after the Pahalgam attack on tourists. India responded with strikes in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir but paused after Pakistan requested a ceasefire. Security operations continue.
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