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Security forces launch search ops in J&K after intel on presence of terrorists

Security forces launch search ops in J&K after intel on presence of terrorists

India Today17-05-2025

Security forces have launched extensive search operations across several districts in the Jammu and Kashmir divisions following inputs about the possible presence of terrorists in the upper reaches.Operations are currently underway in Kathua, Reasi, Samba, Rajouri, and surrounding areas. In Samba district, a joint team of police and paramilitary forces began a thorough search in the Nangal, Chilladanga, Goran, and nearby forest areas early on Saturday morning, as reported by the news agency PTI.Officials told the news agency PTI that the operation was triggered by local inputs about the movement of three suspected terrorists near a forested region during the nights of Friday and Saturday. Acting swiftly, security personnel cordoned off the area and initiated a comprehensive search.No trace of the suspected terrorists has been found so far, the officials further said.with inputs from PTITune InMust Watch
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