Under ‘OP KIYA”, the security forces initiated a joint operation on February 3 in Basantgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, aiming to apprehend terrorists based on intelligence inputs. The effort comprises troops from CIF Delta, the White Knight Corps, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). A cordon has been established around the area, and engagements are ongoing.
The joint operation was launched following intelligence inputs. A firefight is underway, with a cordon established around the area.
An official statement confirmed that at approximately 4 pm, troops from CIF Delta, White Knight Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF made contact with terrorists in the general area of Basantgarh. This led to a cordon being set up to prevent the terrorists’ movement.
Security forces exchanged fire with the terrorists, resulting in an ongoing firefight. The White Knight Corps posted on X, “Operation Kiya. In an intelligence-based joint Operation, contact has been established with the terrorists by the Troops of CIF Delta, #WhiteKnightCorps, @JmuKmrPolice and #CRPF at around 4 pm today in the general area of Basantgarh. Cordon has been established. Firefight is on. Operation is in progress.”
Prior to this, on January 31, the White Knight Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF renewed contact with terrorists during the ongoing anti-terror Operation Trashi-I in Dolgam, Kishtwar. A cordon was also set up for this operation.
The White Knight Corps stated on X, “Operation Trashi-I: During the ongoing joint Operation TRASHI-I, contact with terrorists was re-established in the early hours of January 31, 2026, in the general area of Dolgam by troops of White Knight Corps, Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF. Intelligence from all sources had been coordinated to provide inputs to execute the operation on the ground. A cordon has been established, and operations are in progress.”
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