Review the final output Security forces in central Kashmir’s Budgam district neutralised a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist during a high-intensity gunfight in the Yousmarg region, officials confirmed Tuesday. The encounter unfolded in the rugged terrain of Korag after specific intelligence prompted a joint operation.
## Joint Operation Launched on Credible Tip-Off
According to reports, troops from the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF in Srinagar initiated a search mission in and around Korag, situated in the higher reaches of Yousmarg. The operation stemmed from precise intelligence indicating militant presence in the area.
During the sweep, forces observed suspicious behavior among individuals in the locality. On issuing a challenge, these suspected operatives opened fire without warning, prompting a swift retaliation by the security personnel.
## Fierce Gunfight Ends with Terrorist Neutralised
The confrontation escalated into a fierce exchange of gunfire. Security forces managed to eliminate one individual in the crossfire, later confirmed to be a member of LeT—a proscribed militant outfit.
In the wake of the strike, troops maintained operations in the surrounding areas, conducting extended searches to ascertain whether more militants were present or any weapons had been discarded nearby.
## Official Statements and Operation Status
Chinar Corps, responsible for operations in the valley, issued a communiqué on X (formerly Twitter) detailing the sequence of events:
– A joint operation was mounted by the Army, J&K Police, and CRPF in Korag, Yousmarg, following reliable intelligence inputs.
– Vigilant troops picked up on suspicious activity, challenged the suspects, and were fired upon.
– One militant was neutralised in the ensuing gunfight.
– The operation remains ongoing as forces continue to secure the area.
No additional information was disclosed regarding the militant’s identity, nor was it confirmed whether arms or other materials had been recovered at the site.
## Context: Yousmarg’s Recent Security Landscape
This incident adds to a recent spike in counter-terror operations in Yousmarg. Earlier this month, forces had clashed with militants in the same terrain, culminating in the death of one militant named Yasir. Such operations are part of sustained efforts by security agencies to dismantle militant networks operating across forested and remote sections of Budgam.
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