Indian Troops Neutralize Militants in Kashmir Amid Ongoing Turmoil

In a stark reminder of the relentless conflict gripping Kashmir, Indian troops engaged in a fierce gunfight this Monday in the forested region of Dachigam, near Srinagar, killing three suspected militants. While officials have provided limited details about the joint operation involving military, paramilitary, and police forces, the incident underscores the enduring security challenges in this disputed territory. The Kashmir conflict remains one of Asia’s most volatile flashpoints. Divided between nuclear-armed rivals India and Pakistan, both nations claim full sovereignty over this Himalayan region. Since 1989, militants opposed to Indian governance have waged an insurgency fueled by demands from many...