The statement indicated, “Indian troops responded appropriately with small arms. No casualties have been reported.”

In the wake of the tragic killing of 26 tourists in Pahalgam, security forces have intensified counter-insurgency operations in the Valley, which include extensive door-to-door searches. Reports suggest that operations are active throughout South Kashmir, particularly in Anantnag and Pulwama districts.

Intelligence agencies have identified 14 local terrorists amid the rising tensions. These individuals, aged between 20 and 40, are allegedly associated with Pakistan-backed groups such as Hizbul Mujahideen, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), providing logistical and operational support.

Notable names on the list include Adil Rehman Dentoo (21), Asif Ahmed Sheikh (28), Ahsan Ahmed Sheikh (23), Haris Nazir (20), Aamir Nazir Wani (20), Yawar Ahmed Bhat, Asif Ahmed Khanday (24), Naseer Ahmed Wani (21), Shahid Ahmed Kutay (27), Aamir Ahmed Dar, Adnan Safi Dar, Zubair Ahmed Wani (39), Haroon Rashid Ganai (32), and Zakir Ahmed Ganie (29).

Additionally, police have detained around 175 suspects in the Anantnag district. A police spokesperson mentioned that the detainees include overground workers, relatives of active militants, and other suspects from Jammu and Kashmir; many have been released after initial investigations.

The spokesperson elaborated that this operation is a collaborative effort involving Anantnag Police, the Indian Army, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and other security agencies. “Numerous raids have taken place at different locations throughout the district. Search operations are ongoing both day and night, with heightened vigilance. So far, around 175 suspects have been apprehended for questioning to dismantle the support networks facilitating terrorist activities,” the police officer stated.