Published: 21 January 2026General
Operation Trashi-I Intensifies in Kishtwar Forests; Joint Counter-Terror Sweep in J&K
Security forces intensified Operation Trashi-I on its fourth day on January 22, 2026, a multi-day counter-terrorism and area-domination operation in the dense forests of the Chatroo region in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir. The operation was being conducted jointly by the Indian Army, Jammu & Kashmir Police (including SOG), and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
The operation aims to track, neutralise, and dismantle terrorist groups operating in the forested belts of Kishtwar. Forces deployed aerial surveillance, sniffer dogs, and forest patrol teams across a wide area at altitudes exceeding 8,000 feet. The operation follows increased infiltration attempts and encounter reports in the Jammu region during the winter months.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Operation Trashi-I and where was it conducted?
**Operation Trashi-I** is a **joint counter-terrorism operation** conducted in the forests of **Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir**. The operation intensified with a coordinated sweep by **Indian Army, CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force), J&K Police, and Special Operations Group (SOG)**. Kishtwar's dense forests and mountainous terrain have historically provided cover for terrorist infiltration routes between Pakistan and Jammu region.
Why is Kishtwar district significant for counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir?
**Kishtwar district** in Jammu region is strategically significant because its dense **Himalayan forests and high-altitude passes** provide cover for terrorist movements. The district borders **Doda and Bhaderwah** — areas with historical militancy presence. Post-Article 370 abrogation (2019), the Indian security forces have intensified operations in Jammu's hilly districts where **Pakistani-backed militant groups** attempt to maintain presence and establish new routes.
What is the joint counter-terror framework operating in Jammu and Kashmir?
J&K counter-terrorism involves a **multi-agency framework**: **Indian Army's Chinar Corps** (based in Kashmir) and **White Knight Corps** (Jammu), **CRPF** (maintaining law and order), **J&K Police's SOG (Special Operations Group)** (intelligence-driven anti-militancy operations), **BSF** (border management), **IB (Intelligence Bureau)**, and **RAW** (cross-border intelligence). Operations like **Trashi-I** exemplify this joint approach with unified command structures.
What is the current status of militancy in the Jammu region post-2020?
Post-Article 370 revocation (2019), militancy in the **Jammu region** has seen a concerning uptick, especially in **Rajouri, Poonch, Reasi, Kishtwar, and Doda districts**. Pakistan-backed groups like **The Resistance Front (TRF)** and **Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)** have shifted focus to Jammu's Hindu-majority areas to destabilize the region. Security forces have intensified operations, with several **encounters and cordon-and-search operations (CASOs)** conducted monthly.
What is the significance of counter-terror operations in forests and mountains of J&K for national security?
Forest and mountain counter-terror operations in **J&K** are critical for: preventing terrorist **infiltration** from Line of Control (LoC), interdicting **weapon/explosives smuggling**, disrupting **over-ground worker (OGW) networks**, and maintaining psychological pressure on **remnant militant groups**. The terrain advantage that terrorists exploit in the **Pir Panjal range** and Himalayan forests requires specialized **counter-insurgency and jungle warfare** techniques from Indian security forces.
