UDHAMPUR, Feb 4, 2026 — In a major counter-terrorism success, the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps, in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) and CRPF, eliminated two terrorists following an intense encounter in the Jophar Forest area of Basantgarh.
Acting on specific intelligence provided by the J&K Police, troops from CIF Delta launched a high-precision operation, establishing contact with the militants yesterday. Throughout the engagement, security forces maintained a tight cordon and utilized effective area domination strategies to prevent the terrorists from breaking contact or escaping into the rugged terrain.
The official statement from the Army credited the success to seamless inter-agency coordination and tactical professionalism, confirming that the calibrated response resulted in the neutralisation of both threats.
While the active encounter has concluded, the area remains under close surveillance to ensure complete security in the region.
