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5 September 2026

Terrorist killed in Budgam operation

This is a routine counter-insurgency operation that serves as a practical example of internal security challenges and the operational role of security forces, but it is not a significant policy event that would be asked about directly.

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Notes

  • A joint counter-insurgency operation was conducted by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF in the Ashdar Gali forest area of Budgam district.
  • The operation was initiated following intelligence reports regarding the movement of suspected terrorists from Pulwama to Budgam.
  • One terrorist was killed during the engagement.
  • Security forces are currently conducting search operations for another suspected terrorist believed to be hiding in the same forest area.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of intelligence-led joint operations in maintaining internal security in conflict-prone regions of India. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Ashdar Gali forest area, recently in the news for counter-insurgency operations, is located in which district of Jammu and Kashmir?