- Jammu. The campaign of security forces against terrorists hiding in the forests of Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir continues for the third day. The operation is using the army commandos, helicopters, drones, investigative dogs and unmanned air vehicles (UAVs). The entire area has been surrounded and the security forces are looking for terrorists by entering inside.
- How did the operation start?
- There was an encounter between security forces and militants in Hiranagar sector on Sunday evening. Subsequently, a large -scale search operation was started under the leadership of Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat.
- According to intelligence information, the presence of terrorists was detected in the forests of Sanyal village adjacent to Pakistan. The area is located about 5 km from the International Border (IB). It is believed that the terrorists infiltrated on Saturday through a khad (rainy drain) or a newly built tunnel.
- Joint campaign of army and police
- Security forces have surrounded the entire forest. Materials recovered during operation on Monday:
- 4 magazines of M4 Carbine (filled with pill), two grenades, a bulletproof jacket, sleeping bags and tracksuits
- Food packets and other items.
- Villagers saw a group of five terrorists
- Local villagers said that some women who went to collect wood saw about 5 terrorists in the forest. After this information, the army and police strengthened further siege.
- Seven -year -old girl injured
- One during this encounter 7 -year -old girl was marginally injured When a bullet passed near his hand. He is immediately admitted to the local hospital and is now safe.
- Local people are helping the army
- Villagers for army and media personnel Community kitchen (langar) Have arranged The locals are ready to provide all possible help to the security forces.
