Army kills one terrorist in forest area of J&K’s Budgam
Indian security forces killed one terrorist during a joint operation in the forest area of Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation is ongoing as authorities search for remaining suspects.
Why it matters
It reflects the ongoing security challenges and counter-insurgency operations in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
One terrorist was killed on Friday (September 4, 2026) during a joint operation by the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police deep inside a forest area in Budgam district, officials said.
The operation was launched based on information about the movement of a suspected group of terrorists from Pakherpora in Pulwama district towards Yousmarg in Budgam, the officials said.
Srinagar-based Chinar Corps posted on X, “Based on specific intelligence input, a joint search operation was launched by the Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF in Ashdar Gali, Budgam.”
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