Officials said security forces launched a fresh search and cordon operation in Kathua’s Saida Sukhal village in Hiranagar sector late this afternoon following information about the presence of two more terrorists.
“… They deliberated upon the ongoing counter terror operations. They reaffirmed their commitment to ensure peace and security in the region,” the white knight corps of the army wrote on X after the meeting.
Officials said security forces launched a fresh search and cordon operation in Kathua’s Saida Sukhal village in Hiranagar sector late this afternoon following information about the presence of two more terrorists.
Two suspected Pakistani terrorists, part of a newly infiltrated group, and a CRPF jawan were killed in the village in an over 15-hour long operation that started Tuesday evening.
A large quantity of arms and ammunition including one M4 Rifle, an AK assault rifle, a satellite phone and more than Rs 2.10 lakh besides Pakistan made eatables, medicines and electronics were recovered from the possession of the slain terrorists, one of whom was said to be a top commander of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit.
Assisted by paramilitary forces, police conducted a search operation in Narawal bypass areas in Jammu after a woman reported presence of two suspected persons.
“The Jammu police responded swiftly and professionally to the suspicious movement in Narwal area. However, contrary to the statement of the lady, it is clarified that there are no telltale signs of suspicious objects or suspicious persons to corroborate her observation,” police said in a statement.
They said the area has been completely combed and the CCTV footage was also analysed.
“The Jammu police are committed to the safety and security of citizens,” the statement said.
The officials said the Army, police and paramilitary forces resumed search operations in the morning in Kota top in Gandoh, Chattagalla and adjoining areas in Doda district where seven security personnel, including two policemen, were injured in separate gunfights with terrorists on Tuesday and Wednesday.
There has been no fresh contact with the fleeing terrorists so far, they said.
Police had on Wednesday released sketches of four terrorists involved in two attacks in the district and announced a reward of Rs 20 lakh for information leading to their arrest.
Deputy Inspector General of Police, Doda-Ramban-Kishtwar range, Shridhar Patil, referring to the firing incident at Kota top, said the security forces have moved to the village following information about presence of terrorists but came under fire resulting in injuries to a policeman.