J-K: 'Operation Sheruwali' enters Day 29 in Rajouri forests, search and cordon operation continues
Rajouri, June 20
Operation Sheruwali entered its 29th consecutive day on Saturday in the dense forests of the Gambir Mughlan area in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district.
Security forces have intensified cordon and search operations across the challenging terrain, which is characterised by steep slopes and dense vegetation.
Despite the difficult conditions, troops remain on high alert, employing surveillance and area domination tactics to monitor and track suspected movements. The prolonged operation underscores the ongoing efforts of security forces to ensure peace and stability in the border district.
Operation Sheruwali is a large-scale multi-agency counter-terrorism mission launched in late May to locate and neutralise armed infiltrators believed to be hiding in the rugged mountainous terrain of the Dorimal-Gambhir Mughlan sector.
Earlier, a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and three Army personnel were injured in an accidental mine blast during a patrol near the Line of Control (LoC) in the forward Kalal area of the Nowshera sector on June 16, according to Jammu and Kashmir Police officials.
According to the Station House Officer (SHO) of Nowshera Police Station, the incident took place at around 11 am when troops of 4 Kumaon were conducting a routine patrol in the forward LoC area. During the operation, an accidental mine blast occurred, injuring one JCO and three soldiers.
The injured personnel were immediately evacuated from the site and provided initial medical assistance before being shifted to the Army's Command Hospital in Udhampur for specialised treatment.
Officials said the Kalal sector is a sensitive stretch along the LoC where troops regularly conduct patrols to maintain operational vigilance and prevent infiltration attempts. The condition of the injured personnel is being closely monitored, while authorities continue to assess the circumstances surrounding the blast.
— ANI
Reader Comments
My uncle served in the Army in Rajouri sector back in the 90s. He used to say the forests there are like a labyrinth—dense and unforgiving. Operation Sheruwali sounds like a marathon, not a sprint. Praying for the safety of our troops and also that the families of injured soldiers get the best care. 🙏
As someone who follows global security issues, I have to say the Indian Army's persistence in these operations is impressive. 29 days in that kind of terrain shows real commitment. The mine blast incident is unfortunate, but it highlights the hidden dangers troops face daily beyond just enemy fire.
Honest question: How many infiltrators have actually been neutralized in these 29 days? The article mentions 'monitoring and tracking' but no concrete results. While the effort is commendable, the public deserves transparency in outcomes, else it feels like a never-ending cat-and-mouse game with no end in sight.
The fact that a mine blast can still injure our soldiers in this day and age is concerning. We celebrate space missions and AI but our troops are still dealing with old-school landmines. Hope the Army uses this as a prompt to invest more in advanced detection tech and safer patrol methods. Thoughts and prayers for the injured. 🙏
Interesting piece. I've read about the Rajouri-Poonch region being a persistent hotspot. The multi-agency approach is good, but 29 days seems like a long time for a cordon operation. Either the terrain is extremely challenging, or there's more to the strategy than just searching. Would love to see an update on what
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