Terror suspects spotted, search ops launched in J&K’s Doda & Poonch
Security forces have launched cordon-and-search operations in the Doda and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspicious movement. Authorities are tracking suspected terrorists in forested areas after local sightings and security alerts.
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Heightened search operations reflect ongoing efforts to counter militant infiltration and maintain stability in the Jammu region.
JAMMU: Security forces launched joint cordon-and-search operations in J&K’s Doda and Poonch districts on being alerted about the sighting of terror suspects, officials said Tuesday.Cordon-and-search operations were initiated in Doda’s upper reaches after some locals captured a video of four suspected ultras trekking along Ramtund Peak and informed authorities late Monday afternoon. According to preliminary information, the group allegedly comprised three Pakistani and one local terrorist.Additional personnel from the Army, CRPF and police, along with reinforcements, were rushed to the area from Udhampur on Tuesday morning, officials said, adding that no contact was established with the suspects until evening.Ramtund area lies near the Seoj Dhar belt, situated on the Doda-Udhampur axis, which further connects to Kathua region.
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