Shadow Correspondent
Poonch, Oct 17 :
Indian Army and Police forces have launched a comprehensive search operation in the Gorsau Top area of Poonch district following intelligence reports regarding the presence of militants. The operation commenced late Wednesday night and quickly escalated when an exchange of gunfire occurred as security personnel challenged militants believed to be moving towards the forest.
Sources indicate that as the search intensified, additional reinforcements were deployed to bolster the operation. Security forces have employed various resources, including drones and sniffer dogs, while a helicopter was spotted surveying the area from above. The operation aims to neutralise any threats posed by the militants, with ongoing efforts to track their movements.
Simultaneously, in the neighbouring Rajouri district, security forces initiated a cordon and search operation in Kundan and surrounding villages based on reports of three suspected terrorists in the area. As of the latest updates, there has been no contact established with the terrorists during this operation.
The heightened activity in these border districts comes in response to recent terror incidents that have raised security concerns in the region. Lt General Navin Sachdeva, the General Officer Commanding the Jammu-based White Knight Corps, visited Doda to review the security situation and operational preparedness in the wake of these incidents.
He commended the commitment and dedication of security personnel in maintaining peace and order.
