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Security forces have launched a major anti-terrorist operation in Kathua district after two armed suspects were spotted. The joint team is combing forest areas with drones and sniffer dogs to locate the terrorists. Local residents have been asked to remain indoors while exit points remain sealed. This operation is part of a broader strategy to dismantle terror networks across Jammu and Kashmir.

Key Points: Joint Forces Launch Anti-Terror Operation in Jammu Kashmir Kathua

  • Joint forces using sniffer dogs and drones in forest search operation
  • All exit points sealed with searches in adjoining villages
  • Locals advised to stay indoors and report suspicious movement
  • Security forces targeting terror ecosystem and drug smuggling networks
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Joint forces start anti-terrorist operation in J&K's Kathua after terrorists sighted

Army, J&K Police, and CRPF conduct cordon and search operation in Kathua's Malhar area after two suspected terrorists were sighted in Dragal village.

"Army, J&K Police and the CRPF are conducting a CASO in the area to locate the suspected terrorists - Official Statement"

Jammu, Sep 22

Joint forces on Monday started an anti-terrorist operation in J&K’s Kathua district after two suspected terrorists were seen in a local village, officials said.

Officials said that the joint forces started the operation in the Malhar area of Kathua after the suspected terrorists were sighted in Dragal village.

"Army, J&K Police and the CRPF are conducting a CASO (Cordon & Search Operation) in the area to locate the suspected terrorists. The operation was started after inputs about the movement of two armed terrorists," an official said.

Joint forces are combing the forest area in Malhar employing sniffer dogs, surveillance equipment, including drones, etc.

Officials said searches are being carried out in many villages adjoining Dragal village after all exit points were sealed successfully.

"Locals have been advised to stay indoors and report any suspicious movement to joint forces as the safety of civilians in the area is the top priority of the security forces," an official said.

Joint forces are carrying out aggressive operations against terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs) and sympathisers across the UT.

Drug smugglers and peddlers are also on the radar of the security forces, as it is believed by intelligence agencies that funds generated from hawala money rackets and drug smuggling are finally used to sustain terrorism in J&K.

The revised strategy of the joint forces is to dismantle the entire ecosystem of terror rather than just the elimination of the gun-wielding terrorists.

While the army guards the 740-km-long Line of Control (LoC) in J&K and the Border Security Force (BSF) keeps vigil at the 240-km-long International Border (IB), police and the paramilitary forces are dealing with terrorism in the hinterland.

The LoC runs across Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora districts in the Valley and Poonch, Rajouri, and parts of Jammu district in the Jammu division.

The IB is situated in the Jammu, Kathua, and Samba districts of the Jammu division.

- IANS

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Priya S
Hope the local villagers are safe. The advisory to stay indoors is crucial. Terrorism has no place in our beautiful Kashmir. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
Targeting the funding sources through drug smuggling and hawala is smart strategy. Cut the money, cut the terror. Good work by intelligence agencies.
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Anjali F
While I appreciate our forces' efforts, I hope they're also ensuring minimal disruption to local lives. These operations can be very stressful for ordinary citizens living there.
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Vikram M
The coordination between Army, CRPF and local police shows how seriously we're taking security. Kathua has seen too much trouble in recent years. Time to end this menace once and for all.
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Sarah B
Using drones and sniffer dogs shows how technology is helping in anti-terror operations. Hope they catch them soon without any casualties on our side.

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