Eight Soldiers Injured in Kishtwar Encounter: Operation Trashi-I Underway

Jammu and Kahmir : At least eight Army personnel were injured during a fierce exchange of fire with terrorists in a dense forest area in the upper reaches of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Sunday. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, the Army launched a counter-terror operation, code-named “Operation Trashi-I,” early in the morning. As security forces closed in on the area, militants hiding deep inside the forest opened fire, triggering an intense gun battle.

On Sunday, the army received information that three Jaish militants were hiding in the dense forests of Kishtwar . Following this, an operation was launched in the area. The army’s White Knight Corps carried out the operation. As soon as a specific area of the forest was cordoned off, 2 to 3 Pakistan-backed Jaish terrorists launched a counter-attack. Along with firing bullets, they also lobbed grenades targeting the jawans.

To strengthen the operation, the CRPF and the police also reached the spot along with the army. A fierce exchange of gunfire ensued between both sides. During this time, seven army personnel were injured by bomb splinters. As their condition was critical, they were quickly evacuated from the spot and admitted to hospital.

In a post on X, the White Knight Corps said the search was part of ongoing joint counter-terror operations being conducted with the Jammu and Kashmir Police. “Operations remain underway with additional forces inducted to reinforce the cordon, supported by close coordination with civil administration and security agencies,” the Army said praising the troops for their professionalism while responding to hostile fire in difficult terrain and conditions.