Major General A P S Bal hails “flawless & well coordinated” operations against terrorists

“Six terrorists belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit were eliminated in February alone across the Udhampur and Kishtwar sectors.”

STC NEWS DESK
JAMMU, FEBRUARY 23 (STC) : Months of meticulous intelligence work and flawless coordination among the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and intelligence agencies led to success of the operation in Kishtwar, said General Officer Commanding of the Counter-Insurgency Force (CIF) Delta, Major General A P S Bal, today.
He revealed that six terrorists belonging to the Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit were eliminated in February alone across the Udhampur and Kishtwar sectors. This, he said, reflects the sustained pressure being maintained by security forces in the belt.
In a statement issued to the press, the Army described the recent encounter in Kishtwar as a new “benchmark” in counter-insurgency operations, asserting that security forces will continue to neutralise terrorists “wherever and in whatever form” they operate.
Major General Bal said, “This operation reflects perseverance, clarity of thought and a well-defined vision. It showcases the integrated efforts of all forces working together over a sustained period.”
He emphasized that the seamless synergy at all levels—from ground troops to senior command—was the key factor in the precise execution of the mission, significantly strengthening the counter-insurgency grid in the region.
The GOC highlighted the professionalism of the troops, noting that achieving “zero causality” on the forces’ side underscored their preparedness and maturity. He also paid tribute to Army dog Tyson, who was martyred during the operation, acknowledging the invaluable role of trained canines in high-risk missions.
“We will continue to neutralise terrorists wherever they operate in our area of responsibility,” the GOC asserted, adding that intelligence-driven, precision operations backed by continuous surveillance and inter-agency cooperation remain the cornerstone of the strategy to prevent militant regrouping and ensure lasting peace and stability in the region.
(Straight Talk Communications)