In Jammu and Kashmir, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps Lieutenant General P K Mishra today reviewed the ongoing anti-terror operations in the hilly areas of Udhampur, Doda and Kishtwar districts following recent encounters with terrorists. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that a massive search operation is underway in Seoj Dhar forest connecting Dudu-Basantgarh in Udhampur district with Bhaderwah in Doda district since Friday evening, following the killing of a soldier in a gunfight with terrorists.

Another operation was launched in the Keshwan forest of Kishtwar district after a brief encounter on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, the security forces today launched a massive anti-militancy operation in the Malhar area of Kathua district after two suspected armed terrorists were seen in Dragal village. The objective is to neutralise them and prevent any untoward incident.

J&K Police, Army, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) are jointly conducting the search operation. The area has been cordoned off, and extensive searches are underway to track down the suspected terrorists. Specialised teams, including sniffer dogs and surveillance units, have also been pressed into service. Intermittent searches are being carried out in multiple hamlets around Dragal, with all exit points sealed to prevent the suspects from escaping. So far, no contact has been established with the suspected terrorists.

Efforts are underway to ensure terrorists do not find shelter or escape routes in the region’s rugged terrain. Authorities have urged locals to remain indoors and report any suspicious movement to security forces. The Kathua sector has witnessed heightened vigil in recent months due to reports of infiltration attempts across the International Border and the Line of Control. The search operation was still in progress. More details are awaited.