JeM terrorist killed in joint operation in Kathua: IGP Jammu

Jammu, Jan 23: A Pakistani terrorist belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit was neutralised in a joint operation by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army and CRPF in the general area of Billawar in Kathua district, an official said on Friday.

Sharing details, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti said that the operation was carried out by a small team of JKP along with the Army and CRPF.

"A Pakistani Jaish terrorist has been neutralised by a small JKP team in a joint operation with the Army and CRPF in the general area of Billawar, Kathua district," IGP Jammu in a post on X said.

Further Army's Rising Star Corps in its official X handle said: "Acting on specific intelligence inputs, joint operation was launched by Army and Police on 23 Jan 26 in general area Parhetar, Kathua. Area was cordoned and contact established. In a precise strike by the joint forces, 1 foreign terrorist has been eliminated. Search operations are continuing".

Further details are awaited.