Jammu & Kashmir
Operation Chhatru
- 06 Nov 2025
- 1 min read
Why in News?
Security forces have launched Operation Chhatru, a major anti-terror operation in Kishtwar district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Key Points
- About the Operation:
- The operation began in the early hours of 5th November, 2025, in the Chhatru area of Kishtwar.
- It is being jointly conducted by the Indian Army’s White Knight Corps and the Jammu & Kashmir Police.
- Strategic Importance of Kishtwar:
- Located in the Chenab Valley, Kishtwar lies between South Kashmir and the Pir Panjal ranges, making it strategically significant for counter-insurgency operations.
- The area had remained largely peaceful in recent years, but recent reports suggest renewed militant infiltration attempts.
