Operation Chhatru | 06 Nov 2025

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.