J&K’s Kishtwar Anti-Terror Operation Continues into Second Day

Fast Summary

• An operation to neutralize terrorists entered it’s second day in Kishtwar district,Jammu and Kashmir,on August 11,2025.
• Security forces targeted two wanted Hizbul Mujahideen militants – Riyaz Ahmad and Mudassar Hazari – who have been active in the region for eight years with a reward of ₹10 Lakh each on their heads.
• The terrorists are believed to be hiding inside a cave in Bhagna forest,located around 25 km from Kishtwar town.
• Intermittent firing began following intelligence inputs early on Sunday morning (August 10, 2025).
• Security forces retaliated after being fired upon at 6:30 a.m. Sunday; further exchanges of fire occurred throughout the day.
• Additional army reinforcements including para commandos were deployed along with police, CRPF units, and drones for surveillance during the cordon-and-search operations.
• Explosions and gunfire continued overnight near the suspected cave hideout. Details remain awaited.

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