Fact Check: Fake Claims of Indian Army Casualties in Rajouri Encounter Debunked

Jammu. Sunday, 24 May 2026

A malicious disinformation campaign circulating on social media platforms regarding an ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir has been officially debunked. A Pakistani social media handle falsely claimed that four Indian Army soldiers were killed during an encounter in the Rajouri district.

Military and security officials have flatly rejected these reports, confirming zero casualties among Indian security forces. The viral misinformation has been classified as a deliberate attempt by hostile actors to spread panic and confusion during an active security deployment.

The Reality of Op Sheruwali: What We Know

The actual events on the ground contradict the fake online propaganda. According to official updates released by the Indian Army’s Nagrota-headquartered White Knight Corps (16 Corps), an active intelligence-based anti-terrorist mission—codenamed Op Sheruwali—is currently underway in Rajouri.

Chronology of the Operation

• The Launch: On Saturday, May 23, 2026, a massive joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was initiated following highly specific intelligence inputs pinpointing the movement of heavily armed terrorists.

• The Joint Command: The operation is a highly coordinated effort utilizing the combined tactical strength of the Indian Army, the Jammu & Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

• First Contact: At approximately 11:30 AM on Saturday, alert troops established contact with the group of hidden terrorists in the dense forest belts of the Dorimal-Gambhir Moghla area.

• The Firefight: The trapped terrorists opened fire on the advancing security grid. Indian forces responded swiftly with calibrated, strategic counter-fire, triggering a brief gunfight.

• The Cordon (Day 2 Updates): As of Sunday, May 24, 2026, the operation has entered its second day. Heavy security reinforcements have been rushed to the rugged Pir Panjal forest terrain to plug all potential exit routes. Security officials believe two to three foreign terrorists remain tightly cornered within the established multi-layer security perimeter.

In an official public update shared on social media, the White Knight Corps confirmed that the tactical situation remains under strict monitoring and emphasized that official updates will only be channeled through authorized government and military portals.