Security forces engaged in a fierce encounter with terrorists on August 10, 2025, in the Dul area of Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, following precise intelligence inputs. The Indian Army, along with Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF, and the Special Operations Group, launched the operation early Sunday morning, resulting in an exchange of gunfire with terrorists who opened fire on the search parties. Two terrorists were reported trapped in the area as the search operation continued. This encounter comes amid a backdrop of increased terrorist activity and intensified counter-terrorism efforts in the region, notably a massive crackdown involving searches at 26 locations targeting Pakistan-based terrorist networks and their support infrastructures in Kishtwar. The security forces have been combating cross-border terrorism aggressively, with recent operations running parallel in Kulgam, where two soldiers were killed and one terrorist neutralized during “Operation Akhal,” now in its tenth day. These developments were highlighted during security briefings and remarks by senior officials underscoring the heightened state of alert and commitment to ensuring the region’s stability ahead of India’s Independence Day. The ongoing operations reflect the sustained resolve of security forces to dismantle terrorist infrastructure and thwart infiltration attempts in Jammu and Kashmir.