Rajouri, May 31 (NVI): A massive anti-terror operation entered its ninth day on Sunday in the forested areas of Rajouri district’s Manjakote sector, where security forces are searching for suspected terrorists believed to be hiding in the region, officials said.
The operation, launched on May 23 following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the Gambhir Mughlan and adjoining Dorimal forest areas, is being jointly conducted by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the CRPF.
Officials said security forces have maintained a tight cordon around the area and intensified search efforts to prevent the suspects from escaping. Reinforcements have been deployed and surveillance has been enhanced across key routes in and around the dense forest belt.
The operation gained momentum after an exchange of fire was reported in the Dorimal area earlier this week, prompting security agencies to strengthen the cordon and expand search operations.
The difficult mountainous terrain and thick forest cover have posed significant challenges to the operation, officials said, adding that search teams are proceeding cautiously while using all available resources to track the movement of the terrorists.
Security forces have continued area domination and surveillance measures, while access to certain locations remains restricted as a precautionary measure.
Officials said the operation will continue until the entire area is thoroughly searched and cleared of any terrorist presence.(NVI)
