SRINAGAR: A large-scale search operation to track down a group of infiltrating militants entered its fourth day on Wednesday in the dense forests of Jammu’s Kathua district. Joint forces have intensified efforts, particularly along the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway in the Samba-Kathua section, with increased surveillance on border roads, officials said.
The combing operation spans multiple areas, from Sanyal to Ding Amb and beyond, covering several kilometres of difficult terrain. Various security agencies, including the Army, NSG, BSF, JK Police, Special Operations Group (SOG), and CRPF, are involved in the mission. Equipped with advanced surveillance technology, the forces are using helicopters, UAVs, drones, bulletproof vehicles, and sniffer dogs to aid in their efforts.
As part of the intensified operation, security agencies have questioned several individuals at different locations and have taken three suspects into custody for further interrogation, sources said.
The multi-tier search operation was launched following the encounter in Sanyal, Hiranagar, where militants reportedly infiltrated from across the border. (KNT)
