Three Jaish-e-Mohammad Terrorist Hideouts Busted In J&K’s Kathua

Security forces busted three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist hideouts in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district following an overnight gunfight.

By : Ritwik Dutta | Updated at : 16 Jan 2026 11:18 PM (IST)

Jk kathua jaish terror hideouts busted overnight gunfight Three Jaish-e-Mohammad Terrorist Hideouts Busted In J&K’s Kathua

Police recovered two empty M4 rifle cartridges, along with food supplies and daily-use item.

Source : ANI

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Security forces on Friday busted three terrorist hideouts linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, triggering an overnight exchange of fire after terrorists opened fire during a search operation. Acting on specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the Kamaad Nallah, Kalaban and Dhanu Parole forest areas of the Billawar region, joint teams of police and security forces launched a coordinated search. During the operation, militants fired at the forces, leading to a prolonged gunfight that continued through the night.

Police Recovers Weapons, Food Supplies

Police recovered two empty M4 rifle cartridges, along with food supplies and daily-use items from the first hideout, including desi ghee, almonds, gloves, blankets, tarpaulin sheets and bags. From the other two locations, security forces seized cooking gas cylinders, utensils, oil containers, charger wires, torches, blankets and wrappers of eatables, indicating the terrorists had established temporary shelters in the forest.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua Mohita Sharma confirmed that the operation is ongoing. Sources said a group of Pakistani terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad is believed to be active in the Billawar forest belt, prompting heightened security measures in the area. This is with additional forces deployed and surveillance intensified across nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where were the terrorist hideouts busted?

Three terrorist hideouts linked to Jaish-e-Mohammad were busted in the Kamaad Nallah, Kalaban, and Dhanu Parole forest areas of Billawar in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir.

What was recovered from the terrorist hideouts?

From the hideouts, security forces recovered weapons like M4 rifle cartridges, along with food supplies, blankets, cooking gas cylinders, utensils, and other daily-use items.

What group are the suspected terrorists affiliated with?

A group of Pakistani terrorists affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad is believed to be active in the Billawar forest belt.

What happened during the search operation?

During the search operation, terrorists opened fire on the security forces, leading to an overnight exchange of fire.

About the author Ritwik Dutta

Ritwik Dutta is a Senior Copy Editor at ABP Live English, who blends an engineer’s precision with a reporter’s instinct. With a background in data and analytics, he delivers evidence-driven, real-time coverage of key national and global developments, breaking down complex subjects into clear, engaging stories that make information more accessible and strengthen public understanding.

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Published at : 16 Jan 2026 11:18 PM (IST)

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