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Seventy police personnel felicitated for successful anti-terror operation in Jammu & Kashmir's Kathua
Jammu and Kashmir Police felicitated 70 personnel for their role in a 17-day anti-terror operation in Kathua district's Padetar area (January 7-23, 2026). During the operation, a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist named Usman was neutralised. The felicitation ceremony occurred on May 12, 2026 at Kathua district police lines.
Why It Matters
The event highlights ongoing security operations against terrorism in the region and the recognition of personnel involved in intelligence gathering, coordination, and ground execution.
Timeline
4 Events
News report published about felicitation
May 13, 2026
The article reporting the felicitation was published (published on May 13, 2026, 12:02 pm IST).
Felicitation ceremony for 70 personnel held at Kathua district police lines
May 12, 2026
A felicitation ceremony was organised at the district police lines in Kathua to honour 70 personnel from Kathua police and the Special Operations Group (SOG) for their contribution in intelligence gathering, area domination and execution of the operation. The personnel were awarded cash rewards and commendation certificates; Senior Superintendent of Police Mohita Sharma presided over the function.
JeM terrorist Usman neutralised during the operation
January 23, 2026
During the operation, security forces neutralised a Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorist identified as Usman after an extensive cordon and search operation in the Padetar area.
Operation begins in Padetar, Billawar belt, Kathua district
January 7, 2026
The 17-day anti-terror operation in the Padetar area of the Billawar mountainous belt in Kathua district began on January 7, 2026.