September 23rd 2024.
The ongoing confrontation between security forces and terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district, which began on September 21, has now entered its third day. According to the police, the joint search operation in the Danna Dhar forest area near Gurinal village has resumed after a brief pause, with both sides exchanging fire.
This operation was initiated after receiving information about the presence of terrorists in the area, and it is just one in a series of similar encounters that have taken place in Jammu and Kashmir recently. These encounters have resulted in the elimination of numerous terrorists and their leaders, but have also caused casualties among the security forces.
While terrorist activities were initially restricted to Poonch and Rajouri districts, they have now spread to other areas of Jammu, including the once-militancy-free Chenab valley, Udhampur, and Kathua. The terrorists, who are highly skilled and well-trained, have been using various tactics such as ambushing vehicles, throwing grenades, and using advanced weapons like M4 assault rifles and armour-piercing bullets.
Sources indicate that the increase in militant activities and the use of sophisticated weapons by terrorists are indicative of a significant escalation in the level of threat. These frequent attacks have sparked criticism from political leaders and calls for stricter security measures, leading to heightened public concern.
Experts believe that in recent years, there has been a surge in militancy in the Pir Panjal region, which divides the Kashmir valley and Jammu. As a result, the anti-terror operations in Kashmir have pushed the terrorists to seek shelter in the mountains, where they wait for the opportune moment to strike against the security forces.
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