One terrorist eliminated in Ganderbal encounter; operation underway

One terrorist was eliminated by security forces during a cordon and search operation in the Arhama area of Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. According to the Indian Army, the operation was launched on Tuesday night, following which intermittent firing was reported, prompting security forces to tactically reorganise the cordon. The Army said troops responded effectively with a calibrated approach, leading to the elimination of one terrorist. "During the night of 31 March 2026, the cordon was tactically reorganised amidst the intermittent firing underway. Own troops effectively retaliated with a calibrated response, resulting in one terrorist being eliminated. Operation is in progress," Indian Army said in a statement.