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

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Key Takeaways
- Ongoing anti-terrorist operation in Rajouri district.
- No new firing incidents reported after initial clash.
- Security forces have established a strict cordon around the area.
- Reinforcements include Army and paramilitary units.
- Residents are advised to remain indoors for safety.
Jammu, Oct 8 (NationPress) An anti-terrorist operation is currently underway in the district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir, following a brief exchange of gunfire between security forces and terrorists. As of this morning, no new firing incidents have been reported after the initial clash on Tuesday evening, according to officials.
The search operation in Dhar Sakhri village continues as reinforcements were deployed to the area. Officials confirmed that since early morning, there has been a lull in hostilities.
There have been no casualties reported from the brief skirmish on Tuesday, which erupted when police acted on intelligence regarding the movement of suspicious individuals.
The entire region has been placed under a stringent cordon. The operation persists, with Army, paramilitary forces, and police collaborating to secure the perimeter overnight to prevent any escape attempts by the terrorists.
Senior officials are present at the scene, and residents are advised 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 the same day, prompted by reports of three suspected terrorists in the vicinity. Earlier encounters have also been linked to terrorist movements in the forested regions of Basantgarh.
Significantly, a notorious terrorist commander, Haider alias Maulvi from Pakistan, was neutralized in Basantgarh on June 26.
The ongoing operations by security forces aim to dismantle the entire network of terrorism, including overground workers (OGWs) and sympathizers in the region. The forces are also scrutinizing drug smugglers, peddlers, and those involved in hawala money schemes, as it is believed that the funds generated from these illicit activities support terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir.