Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 01:09pm on 22 Feb 2026,Sunday India
Three militants of Jaish-e-Mohammed were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, officials said on Sunday. The operation was carried out by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force. The Army’s White Knight Corps said it was launched after “credible intelligence inputs”. The gunfight began in the Chatroo area around 10:30 am. Officials said the militants opened fire when troops moved close to their hideout. One of those killed was identified as Saifullah. Security forces recovered two AK-47 rifles and ammunition from the site. Search operations are continuing in the area. (PC: HT)
