Context: An encounter broke out in the Guddar forest of Kulgam, J&K, under Operation Guddar, after terrorists opened fire on security forces during a search operation.
About Operation Guddar:
- What it is?
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- A counter-terrorism operation launched by J&K Police, Army, and CRPF in Kulgam district.
- Named after the Guddar forest area where militants were suspected to be hiding.
- Aim:
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- To neutralize active terrorists operating in South Kashmir.
- To secure forested terrain and villages used as militant hideouts.
- To enhance intelligence-driven, coordinated operations between police and armed forces.
- Features:
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- Joint operation: Army (Chinar Corps), CRPF, and SOG of J&K Police.
- Based on specific intelligence inputs of terrorist presence.
- High-risk terrain operations in forest belts.
- Emphasis on minimizing civilian harm while eliminating terror threats.
Relevance in UPSC Exam Syllabus:
- GS-III (Internal Security):
- Counter-terrorism strategies in India.
- Role of intelligence, joint operations, and security coordination.
- Challenges of insurgency and militancy in J&K.
- GS-II (Governance & Polity):
- Role of state and central agencies in law and order.
- Federal cooperation in security management.
