Four suspected terrorists spotted scaling Ramtund peak in J&K's Doda; search operation under way
Security forces have launched a major search operation in the Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir after suspected terrorists were spotted scaling the Ramtund peak. Reinforcements from the Army and police have been deployed to the region, which is known for its difficult terrain and history as a transit route for militants.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing security challenges and infiltration risks in the strategically sensitive mountainous regions of Jammu and Kashmir.
A video purportedly showing four suspected terrorists scaling Ramtund Peak in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district has surfaced, triggering a major anti-terror operation, officials said on Tuesday (August 11, 2026).
The Ramtund area lies close to the Seoj Dhar belt of the Udhampur district, a remote and heavily forested mountainous region used by terrorists as a route for movement and, at times, as a hideout. The difficult terrain, dense forests and connectivity with adjoining mountain areas have made the belt strategically sensitive from a security perspective.
According to official sources, some locals captured the footage and alerted the security forces late Monday (August 10, 2026) afternoon. They added that the latest sighting has triggered a major search operation, with security forces combing the surrounding forests, ridgelines and mountain tracks to track down the suspected group.
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