One militant neutralized in Budgam encounter; AK rifle seized
A joint operation by the Indian Army, local police, and CRPF in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam resulted in the death of a terrorist following specific intelligence reports. The Chinar Corps of the Indian Army stated that alert soldiers noticed suspicious movements and were fired upon after confronting the individuals, leading to an intense gunfight. The military confirmed that they successfully recovered an AK rifle along with various combat equipment from the site.