J&K: No fresh firing, cordon and search operation launched in Chatroo

joint team of security forces launched a cordon and search operation early Friday. Read more on Dynamite News

Jammu: The joint team of security forces launched a cordon and search operation early Friday, with no fresh exchange of firing taking place with terrorists in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir, reports a Dynamite News correspondent.

One army soldier was martyred on Thursday in the exchange gunfireght that erupted between security forces and the terrorists in the Singhpura area of Chatroo.

"The firing stopped Thursday evening, and there has been no exchange of fire thereafter," official sources said.

They stated ta massivesive search operation was launched jointly by the Special Operations Group of J&K Police, Army,Army and paramilitary forces to track down the terrorists hiding in the dense forest.

"Additional troops have been inducted, and operatiares is ongoing to neutralize the terrorists," said official sources.

They revealed that Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat also visited the Singhpora-Chatroo area, where a major anti-terrorist operation is currently underway.

"The DGP personally visited the dense forests and mountainous terrain, encouraged the deployed personnel, and issued directions to ensure that all terrorists involved aredealt witht strictly and brought to justice," said an official.

He said DGP Prabhat lauded the synergy among all security agencies and reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Jammu and Kashmir Police to maintaining peace and order in the region through sustained and focused operations.