J&K: Security forces intensify anti-terror operation in Kishtwar to neutralise Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists
In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces today intensified their ongoing anti-terror operation in the snowbound Chatroo belt of Kishtwar district to track down and neutralise a group of three Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists.
Mobile internet services remained temporarily suspended within a six-kilometre radius covering Singhpora, Chingam, and Chatroo to prevent their misuse by anti-national elements during the operation. The operation in the area was launched on January 18, leading to a fierce gunbattle in the Sonnar forest near Mandral-Singhpora, which resulted in the death of a paratrooper and injuries to seven soldiers. Although the terrorists managed to escape, taking advantage of the thick vegetation and challenging terrain, security forces continued their hunt despite more than two feet of snowfall.
Two more encounters took place between the army and the terrorists at Mali Dana Top on January 22 and Janseer-Kandiwar on January 25, but the terrorists once again evaded capture, retreating deeper into the forest.
Meanwhile, security forces have launched a search operation in Pajja Morh, Nabana Top, and adjoining areas in the Surankote area of Poonch district following information about the presence of two suspected persons. There has been no contact with the suspected individuals so far, and the operation was ongoing when the last report came in.
