The lawmakers from the National Conference and &nbsp;People's Democratic Party demanded a judicial inquiry into the Ganderbal army encounter on the last day of the Budget session in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Saturday, April 4. The encounter happened on March 31, in the Arhama forests and resulted in the death of a local man, Rashid Ahmad Mughal, who the army claims was a terrorist. However, the family alleges that the encounter was staged and he was innocent, not a militant. They demanded the return of the body for a proper burial.The demand for a judicial inquiry created an uproar in the assembly; legislators from both treasury and opposition benches condemned the killing, except for the BJP. They demanded a statement from the speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather.&nbsp;The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter and sought a report within seven days. NC MLA Mubarak Gul called for condemnation of the killing of an “innocent", demanded accountability and transparency.&nbsp;“I have ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into the Arhama, Ganderbal incident. The inquiry will examine all aspects related to the incident and ensure that justice is served,” the Lieutenant Governor’s office stated.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/raghav-chadha-aap-rift-leaving-party-speculation-1775281686704">Is Raghav Chadha leaving Aam Aadmi Party? Rift deepens after Punjab CM Mann's ‘compromised’ remark</a>The body was buried by police in North Kashmir's Kupwara district, as standard operating procedure for militants. Legislators have condemned this. NC MLA &nbsp;and Judge Hasnain Masoodi said that a decent burial is fundamental and constitutionally recognised.&nbsp;Rashid's brother, Ajaz Ahmad Mughal, claimed that he was a MCom graduate and helped villagers with documentation work. According to Azaz, Rashid left home on Tuesday morning and never returned. The next day, on April 1, police asked to identify the body, and told Rashid was a militant. Ajaz denied the claim, but the family was not allowed to take the body home for burial. The Army’s XV Corps said that the operation was based on specific military intelligence as a response to suspicious movement in the area. There was a reported exchange of fire and a recovery of an AK-56 rifle.&nbsp;

Lawmakers in Jammu and Kashmir demand a judicial inquiry into the Ganderbal encounter after a local man’s death, with the family alleging a staged killing and the army maintaining he was a militant.

The lawmakers from the National Conference and People's Democratic Party demanded a judicial inquiry into the Ganderbal army encounter on the last day of the Budget session in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly on Saturday, April 4. The encounter happened on March 31, in the Arhama forests and resulted in the death of a local man, Rashid Ahmad Mughal, who the army claims was a terrorist. However, the family alleges that the encounter was staged and he was innocent, not a militant. They demanded the return of the body for a proper burial. The demand for a judicial inquiry created an uproar in the assembly; legislators from both treasury and opposition benches condemned the killing, except for the BJP. They demanded a statement from the speaker, Abdul Rahim Rather. The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, has ordered a magisterial probe into the encounter and sought a report within seven days. NC MLA Mubarak Gul called for condemnation of the killing of an “innocent", demanded accountability and transparency. “I have ordered a thorough and impartial magisterial inquiry into the Arhama, Ganderbal incident. The inquiry will examine all aspects related to the incident and ensure that justice is served,” the Lieutenant Governor’s office stated. Also Read: Is Raghav Chadha leaving Aam Aadmi Party? Rift deepens after Punjab CM Mann's ‘compromised’ remark The body was buried by police in North Kashmir's Kupwara district, as standard operating procedure for militants. Legislators have condemned this. NC MLA and Judge Hasnain Masoodi said that a decent burial is fundamental and constitutionally recognised. Rashid's brother, Ajaz Ahmad Mughal, claimed that he was a MCom graduate and helped villagers with documentation work. According to Azaz, Rashid left home on Tuesday morning and never returned. The next day, on April 1, police asked to identify the body, and told Rashid was a militant. Ajaz denied the claim, but the family was not allowed to take the body home for burial. The Army’s XV Corps said that the operation was based on specific military intelligence as a response to suspicious movement in the area. There was a reported exchange of fire and a recovery of an AK-56 rifle.

Lawmakers in Jammu and Kashmir demand a judicial inquiry into the Ganderbal encounter after a local man’s death, with the family alleging a staged killing and the army maintaining he was a militant.

J&K assembly uproar over Ganderbal encounter, NC and PDP demand judicial probe

One terrorist has been killed in an encounter that began on Tuesday night between terrorists and security forces in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir.According to the Indian Army, “Army OP ARAHAMA: During the night of 31 Mar 26, the cordon was tactically reorganised amidst intermittent firing. Our troops effectively retaliated with a calibrated response, resulting in the elimination of one terrorist. The operation is in progress.”&nbsp;Gunfire was reported from the Arahama forest area of Ganderbal on Tuesday night as the encounter unfolded.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">OP ARAHAMA, Ganderbal Based on specific intelligence input, joint search operation was launched by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/IndianArmy?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#IndianArmy</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/JmuKmrPolice?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JmuKmrPolice</a> in Gen area Arahama of Ganderbal. During the search, vigilant troops observed suspicious activity. On being challenged, terrorists opened fire and… <a href="https://t.co/dGxsyJv7su">pic.twitter.com/dGxsyJv7su</a>&mdash; Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) <a href="https://twitter.com/ChinarcorpsIA/status/2039027304383598661?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 31, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/j-k-records-34-rainfall-deficit-in-march-despite-frequent-western-disturbances-1774970916991">J&amp;K records 34% rainfall deficit in March despite frequent western disturbances</a>&nbsp;Officials said a joint team of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a large-scale search operation following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of two foreign terrorists in the area. During the operation, an exchange of fire took place, prompting authorities to deploy additional reinforcements. Security forces have since intensified the operation and tightened the cordon to prevent any possible escape.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/pakistani-terrorist-killed-in-infiltration-bid-along-loc-in-j-k-s-uri-sector-1773555279500">Pakistani terrorist killed in infiltration bid along LoC in J&amp;K's Uri sector</a>&nbsp;Sources in the security establishment indicated that the remaining terrorists are believed to be trapped within the operational area. Forces on the ground are working to secure all exit routes and bring the operation to a successful conclusion.&nbsp;Earlier, the Indian Army stated, “Based on specific intelligence input, a joint search operation was launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the general area of Arahama, Ganderbal. During the search, vigilant troops observed suspicious activity. When challenged, the terrorists opened fire, and our troops retaliated. The operation is in progress.” &nbsp;

In Ganderbal, central Kashmir, one terrorist was killed during an ongoing encounter between security forces and militants. The joint operation by the Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF, following intelligence on two foreign terrorists, has tightened the cordon

One terrorist has been killed in an encounter that began on Tuesday night between terrorists and security forces in the Ganderbal district of central Kashmir. According to the Indian Army, “Army OP ARAHAMA: During the night of 31 Mar 26, the cordon was tactically reorganised amidst intermittent firing. Our troops effectively retaliated with a calibrated response, resulting in the elimination of one terrorist. The operation is in progress.” Gunfire was reported from the Arahama forest area of Ganderbal on Tuesday night as the encounter unfolded.

In Ganderbal, central Kashmir, one terrorist was killed during an ongoing encounter between security forces and militants. The joint operation by the Indian Army, J&amp;K Police, and CRPF, following intelligence on two foreign terrorists, has tightened the cordon

One terrorist killed in ongoing Ganderbal encounter, operation continues in Jammu and Kashmir

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One terrorist killed in ongoing Ganderbal encounter, operation continues in J&K