On August 10, two soldiers lost their lives in an intense exchange of gunfire with terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir. The clash erupted during a joint operation involving the Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF in Kokernag at an altitude of 10,000 feet. Despite the challenging terrain, security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a manhunt to apprehend terrorists hiding in dense forests. Earlier the same day, police released sketches of four terrorists, who were last seen in Malhar, Bani, and Seojdhar, offering a 5 lakh bounty for information leading to their capture. On August 11, search operations intensified in Kishtwar following a firefight between terrorists and security forces. The recent months have seen a troubling increase in Jammu and Kashmir terror attacks, resulting in the deaths of over 10 soldiers and numerous civilians, escalating the need for heightened security measures.