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  "id": 5579394,
  "title": "One terrorist killed, 1-2 others trapped after gunfight in central Kashmir forests",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/one-terrorist-killed-1-2-others-trapped-after-gunfight-in-central-5579394",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-04T14:52:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express - India",
    "slug": "the-indian-express-india",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/india/kashmir-budgam-encounter-yusmarg-forest-terrorist-killed-security-forces-10863607/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent operation, a terrorist has been killed and one to two others remain trapped after a gunfight in the forests of Yusmarg, central Kashmir. The Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the central reserve police force (CRPF) joined forces in the search. Intelligence led to a joint search operation in the Ashdar Gali area of Budgam, where suspicious activity was observed. Upon challenging the suspects, the terrorists opened fire, resulting in a fierce exchange of gunfire. One terrorist was neutralized, and an AK rifle and other war-like materials were recovered.\n\nThe incident occurred near the popular Yusmarg tourist resort, which connects Budgam to Poonch in the Jammu region. The dense forests and border between Budgam and Poonch make the area challenging to navigate. Following the initial confrontation, the joint team reinforced the perimeter and initiated a thorough combing operation. Despite the search, intelligence suggests the presence of one to two more terrorists in the forests, prompting intensified efforts.\n\nThis marks only the second gunfight between security forces and terrorists in the Kashmir Valley this year. Earlier, on July 8, Zakir Ahmad Ganai, a Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) operative, was killed in a shootout in south Kashmir's Shopian. As of now, Zakir is the only active terrorist in the Valley.",
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        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "One terrorist killed, 1-2 others trapped after gunfight in central Kashmir forests",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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