Operation Trashi-I: Jaish’s Saifullah group eliminated in Kishtwar, 3 terrorists including commander killed with a reward of Rs 20 lakh

News India Live, Digital Desk: Indian Army’s White Knight Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police (SOG) and CRPF, in a joint operation, have eliminated the Jaish-e-Mohammed group, which was active in the Chenab Valley for the last several years. Jaish’s top commander Saifullah is also included among the killed terrorists. Key Highlights of the encounter: Saifullah’s end: The main terrorist killed Saifullah was active in Jammu and Kashmir for the last 5 years. There was a reward of Rs 20 lakh on him. He was the mastermind of many major terrorist attacks including the attack on the army in July 2024. Identification of the killed terrorists: Saifullah: (Top Commander, Pakistani origin) Farman Ali: (Pakistani terrorist) Basha alias Huraira: (Pakistani terrorist) Police had also announced an additional reward of Rs 5 lakh on these three. Terrorists were hiding in a mud house (Dhok): Security forces had received intelligence. That the terrorists are hiding in a mud house (Dhok) on the hills of Passerkut in Chatru area. During the siege, the terrorists started firing, following which a fierce encounter broke out in the house and the bodies of the terrorists were badly burnt. Recovery of weapons: 3 AK-47 rifles, huge amount of ammunition and ‘war-like stores’ have been recovered from the spot.[Image showing Indian Army Special Forces during Operation Trashi-I in Kishtwar snow peaks]Background of Operation Trishul (Operation Trashi-I) Beginning: This operation started on January 18 this year, when the first encounter took place with terrorists in the forests of Chatru. Sacrifice: During this operation on January 19, Havildar Gajendra Singh of 2 Para (Special Forces) was martyred and seven other soldiers were injured. Success: The army continued the pursuit in this inaccessible and snowy area for more than a month. Army’s message The White Knight Corps gave a clear message on social media (X): “The hunt continues – those who want to disturb the peace will find no shelter.”