Is the Anti-Terrorist Operation Still Ongoing in J&K’s Rajouri?

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Key Takeaways
- Ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Jammu and Kashmir.
- No new firing incidents reported.
- Search operations are being conducted in Rajouri and Udhampur districts.
- Security forces are targeting both terrorists and their financial backers.
- Residents are advised to stay indoors for their safety.
Jammu, Oct 8 (NationPress) An anti-terrorist operation is currently underway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, with no new firing incidents reported following a brief exchange of gunfire between security forces and terrorists.
The search operation is actively taking place in Dhar Sakhri village after initial gunfire was reported during a police operation on Tuesday evening. Officials have confirmed that reinforcements have been deployed to the area, and there have been no further exchanges of fire since this morning.
According to officials, there have been no casualties reported from the brief clash that occurred on Tuesday.
The gunfire erupted as police commenced a search operation based on intelligence regarding suspected individuals in the area.
The region is currently under a strict cordon, with search operations ongoing. Enforcements from the Army, paramilitary forces, and police have been mobilized to ensure the area remains secure throughout the night, preventing any potential escape by the terrorists.
Senior officials are on-site, and residents nearby have been instructed to remain indoors until the area is deemed safe.
In a related development, security forces initiated a cordon and search operation in the Dharni top area of Basantgarh in Udhampur district on Wednesday, following reports from locals about the movement of three suspected terrorists. Previous encounters have been observed in the forest area of Basantgarh.
Notably, a top terrorist commander, Haider alias Maulvi from Pakistan, was neutralized in Basantgarh on June 26.
Security forces are intensifying their operations against terrorists, their overground workers (OGWs), and sympathizers throughout the union territory to dismantle the entire terror ecosystem.
Additionally, drug smugglers and those involved in hawala money operations are under scrutiny, as it is believed that the funds generated from these activities contribute to the sustenance of terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.