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Operation Akhal Enters Day 4, Becomes Longest Counter-Terror Mission Of 2025
Operation Akhal, the most significant anti-terror operations in Operation Akhal was noted as one of the longest and most intense anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir in 2025, continuing with relentless gunfire and intermittent explosions. The sustained engagement over four days, security forces on Monday, involved advanced military assets like Rudra attack helicopters, drones, thermal imaging, and elite Para Special Forces, making the operation more intense. On Day 4 saw continued use of high-tech surveillance and combat tools, which were critical in navigating the dense Akhal forest and bombing the forest through a hexacopter. The deployment of thermal imaging and drones was to track terrorists' movement in challenging terrain. It's said that three terrorists have been killed till now, but only one is identified and confirmed by officials. The identified terrorist is Haris Nazir Dar, a Category-C militant from Rajpura, Pulwama, affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), active since 2023. His body was also retrieved. The other two terrorists' identities remain unconfirmed, and their bodies have also not been found; hence, officials have not confirmed their deaths yet. Reports suggest they may be linked to the LeT terror outfit responsible for the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 civilians. Four soldiers have been injured during the intense firefights, with no fatalities reported among the forces. The injured soldiers who are said to be in stable condition are admitted to the army hospital. The operation remains active, with intermittent and intense gunfire continuing through the night. Security forces have tightened the cordon to prevent any terrorists from escaping. The dense forest terrain and natural caves have made body retrieval and locating active terrorists challenging. Security forces believe 2-3 terrorists are hiding in the forest area. The operation began on August 1, 2025, following specific intelligence about the terrorist presence in the dense Akhal forest. It involves a joint team of the Indian Army elite force PARA Commandos Jammu and Kashmir Police, and SOG Commandos, the Army's RR, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Operation Akhal follows other major operations like Operation Mahadev, where three LeT terrorists linked to the Pahalgam attack were killed, and Operation Shiv Shakti, where two infiltrators were killed. The Akhal operation is part of a broader intensification of counter-terror efforts in Jammu and Kashmir, with around 20 high-profile terrorists eliminated since the Pahalgam attack. Operation Akhal is described as potentially the largest anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir this year due to its scale, duration, and the use of advanced military resources. It reflects the security forces' aggressive stance against terrorism. The operation is continuing and for the night will be halted and will resume with the first light of the day.
India.com
03-08-2025
- India.com
Operation Akhal: Major Anti-Terror Push Enters Third Day
A major anti-terror operation in the Akhal forests in Kulgam district entered its third day on August 3, marking it as one of the longest and most significant counter-terrorism operations of the year. The Operation is being conducted in the dense Akhal forest of the Pir Panjal mountain range in South Kashmir. It is being carried by a joint force of the Indian Army's PARA commandos, 9 RR, Special Operations Group commandos of Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). Operation Akhal began on August 1 (Friday) late at night following credible intelligence inputs about the presence of a terrorist group in the Akhal forest area, and on Sunday, it entered its third day. On the third day with heavy blasts and exchanges of fire continued throughout the day and the previous night. Sources say that three terrorists were killed by this point, but the body of only one terrorist was found, and the killing of only one terrorist is officially confirmed until now, as the other two bodies of terrorists are yet to be found. Three Indian Army soldiers sustained manageable injuries and are under treatment. Operation Akhal: Timeline And Details On Sunday, for surveillance of this dense forest, security forces used high-tech surveillance, including drones, UAVs, and helicopters, to trace the movement of hiding terrorists and targets hit by UBGL and automatic assault rifles, grenades, and motors. The search operation was launched on human intelligence on July 29, but contact was established on August 1. Terrorists hiding under forest cover opened fire on security forces, escalating the operation into a fierce gunfight. One terrorist was neutralized by the evening, identified as Haris Nazir Dar, a Category-C terrorist affiliated with LeT from Rajpura, Pulwama, active since June 24, 2023. Arms recovered from him included an AK-47 rifle, an AK magazine, and grenades. It confirmed that the group hiding is of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). On day two, the Operation continued with intermittent and intense firefights throughout the night, and sources informed that two more terrorists were neutralized, bringing the total to three. But the killing of those two was not officially confirmed, as no bodies were found. A senior police officer indicated that two or three more terrorists might still be hiding in the area, as searching parties are being fired at from three directions. Operation Akhal: Operation Akhal is the longest anti-terror operation of 2025. The Operation is a part of the efforts to counter terrorism in the mountain region of Pir Panjaal, which has been considered a safe haven for Pakistani terrorists for the last four years in Jammu and Kashmir. Sources in security forces say it's a group of six terrorists. However, the exact number of terrorists still hiding remains speculative. Operation Akhal is the third major encounter in Jammu and Kashmir within a week. Earlier Operation Mahadev on July 28, where three LeT terrorists linked to the Pahalgam attack were eliminated, followed by Operation Shivshakti on July 30, two terrorists while infiltrating at LoC in Poonch were neutralized. Senior officials, including the Director General of Police (DGP) and the General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, closely monitoring the situation, remained at the base camp of the spot. Today, Operation Akhal remains ongoing and will be halted for the night and will resume with the first light of day.
