Army Paratrooper Killed in Kishtwar During Operation Trashi-I Against Terrorists
Havildar Gajendra Singh, an Army paratrooper, was killed in a gunfight during 'Operation Trashi-I' in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 19, 2026. The operation, aimed at neutralizing a group of 2-3 terrorists, resulted in eight soldiers being injured and led to the discovery of a terrorist hideout at 12,000 feet in the Singhpora area. This operation is part of ongoing counter-terrorism efforts in the region ahead of Republic Day celebrations.

An Army paratrooper, Havildar Gajendra Singh of the Special Forces, was killed in a gunfight during 'Operation Trashi-I' in the Son Nar forest area of Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, on January 19, 2026. The operation, which began on January 18, involved heavy exchanges of fire as security forces responded to attacks from a group of 2-3 terrorists.
Eight soldiers were reported injured in the clashes. The operation included personnel from the White Knight Corps, J&K Police, and CRPF, with the area cordoned off and search operations expanded. A terrorist hideout was discovered at 12,000 feet in the Singhpora area, equipped for 3-4 terrorists. The ongoing operations are part of a broader counter-terrorism effort amidst heightened security in the Jammu region ahead of Republic Day celebrations.




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