Jaish Commander Shot Dead in Kathua After Taking Family Hostage

• Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Usman was gunned down in Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir, after a week-long operation.
• Usman took a family hostage inside a house in Parhetar village, using them as a shield before being neutralized by security forces.
• The joint operation involved J&K Police, Indian Army, and CRPF, with police jawans rescuing civilians before the gunbattle.
• Usman, active since 2024, was responsible for six terror acts, including killing civilians and security forces; three of his hideouts were busted.
• Security forces displayed exceptional bravery, snatching his weapon and shooting him after he fired first from inside the house.

Why It Matters: A Jaish commander was killed in Kathua after taking a family hostage, following a brave rescue operation.