Army Kills One Terrorist in Budgam Forest Encounter
· India · The Hindu, Zee News, Indian Express
Indian Army and J&K Police killed one terrorist on Friday (September 4, 2026) during a joint operation deep inside a forest in Ashdar Gali, Budgam district, with security forces still searching for another suspected militant believed to be hiding in the same area. The Srinagar-based Chinar Corps said the operation was launched based on specific intelligence about a suspected group moving from Pakherpora in Pulwama district towards Yousmarg in Budgam, and that troops engaged the terrorists after they opened fire on being challenged. One AK rifle was recovered from the site. Authorities have asked tourists to stay away from the nearby Doodhpathri tourist location until further orders because the area of operation falls in its vicinity. The identity of the slain terrorist is yet to be ascertained, and officials said the encounter came after a lull of many months in the Valley.
Why it matters
The operation reflects ongoing counter-terror pressure in Kashmir after months of relative quiet, and the tourist advisory at Doodhpathri directly affects visitors and the local tourism economy in Budgam until forces declare the area clear.
Read the original report — The Hindu
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