Indian forces arrested suspects linked to Pakistan-backed terror networks in Jammu and Kashmir, seizing evidence and engaging militants in an encounter.

Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Budgam and Kulgam districts launched coordinated operations targeting individuals suspected of supporting cross-border terrorism from Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Acting on intelligence, multiple cordon and search operations were conducted, resulting in arrests of relatives and associates involved in funding, recruitment, propaganda, and logistical support. Digital devices and incriminating evidence were seized. The crackdown is part of broader efforts to dismantle terror networks, following a separate encounter in Kishtwar district where security forces engaged terrorists in a firefight. Authorities emphasized their ongoing commitment to disrupting anti-national activities and maintaining regional security.