In a major security crackdown in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian forces neutralized five terrorists in two separate encounters ahead of the region’s upcoming elections. On September 11, 2024, in the Kathua district, a joint operation by the Indian Army’s Rising Star Corps and J&K Police killed two terrorists and recovered a significant stockpile of arms. Just days later, on the night of September 13-14, another encounter unfolded in the Baramulla district’s Pattan area, leading to the deaths of three more terrorists. These operations, based on intelligence inputs, underscore heightened security tensions as the region prepares for key elections.
With Prime Minister Narendra Modi scheduled to visit for campaigning, these incidents reflect ongoing efforts to curb militant activities in the region
