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Rajouri Village Searches: Security Forces Hunt Suspects Amid J&K Alert

Security forces have launched a major search operation in several villages of Rajouri district. The action was prompted by specific reports of suspicious movement received by the authorities. This operation follows a recent deadly encounter in neighboring Udhampur where a policeman lost his life. These intensive searches are part of a sustained strategy to root out terrorist networks and their support systems in the region.

Key Points: Joint Forces Conduct Cordon and Search Ops in Rajouri Villages

  • Joint forces including Army, J&K Police, and CRPF cordon multiple Rajouri villages
  • Operation follows specific intel about suspicious movement in the area
  • This comes days after a fierce encounter in Udhampur district left a policeman martyred
  • Part of a broader strategy to dismantle terror support networks and financing
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Cordon and search operations on in several villages of J&K's Rajouri

Joint security forces launch cordon and search operations in multiple Rajouri villages following reports of suspicious movement. No contact with terrorists reported yet.

"Searches were started around midnight after security forces received reports of suspicious movement in some villages located between the Thanamandi and Manjakote subdivisions. - Official"

Jammu, Dec 19

Joint security forces on Friday started searches at many villages of J&K’s Rajouri district after reports of suspicious movement in these areas, officials said.

Officials said that the joint forces, including the J&K Police and its Special Operations Group (SOG), the army, and the CRPF has started searches at many villages of Rajouri after the reports were received.

"Searches were started around midnight after security forces received reports of suspicious movement in some villages located between the Thanamandi and Manjakote subdivisions of Rajouri. Army's Rashtriya Rifles, J&K Police, and the SOG cordoned off these villages and started searches there. The operation continues in these villages and the adjacent Behroti Gali area also," an official said.

“There are no reports of contact between the joint forces and the terrorists so far," the official added.

On December 15, joint security forces had started a cordon and search operation in Udhampur district following reports of suspicious movement. A fierce encounter broke out between the joint forces and the terrorists in the village on December 16, in which one policeman was martyred, and a terrorist was reportedly injured.

Joint forces had intelligence inputs about the presence of 2 to 3 terrorists of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror outfit in the area.

After a sustained gunfight, the terrorists reportedly escaped into a nearby forest area adjacent to the village. The operation was extended to the forest area, but no contact was established with the terrorists.

The encounter had originally broken out in Soan village in the Majalta area of Udhampur. The martyred policeman was identified as Amjad Ali Khan.

Joint forces have been carrying on aggressive anti-terrorist operations across J& targeting terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs), and sympathisers.

This is part of the revised strategy aimed at dismantling the complete support system of terrorism in J&K.

Drug smugglers and those involved in hawala money rackets are also on the scanner of the security forces, as it is believed that funds generated by these unlawful activities are finally used to sustain terrorism.

- IANS

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Priya S
It's heartbreaking to read about the martyrdom of policeman Amjad Ali Khan. These operations are necessary, but the cost is so high for our bravehearts and their families. My deepest condolences.
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Aman W
The strategy to target the complete support system - OGWs, hawala, drugs - is the right one. You cannot win by only fighting the armed terrorist. Cut off the money and the network.
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Sarah B
While security is paramount, I hope these operations are conducted with maximum care for the local villagers. Being woken up at midnight for searches must be terrifying for innocent families. A respectful balance is needed.
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Vikram M
The persistence of groups like JeM is worrying. Strong action is needed, but we also need long-term solutions for the youth in the valley to prevent radicalization. Development and dialogue must go hand-in-hand with security ops.
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Karthik V
Salute to the bravery! Operating in those forest areas near the LoC is extremely challenging. The fact that they are acting on intel shows improved coordination. Hope they get the terrorists this time.

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