DIG discusses strategy to eliminate terrorists in Kathua with security forces
The Range DIG, Shiv Kumar, on Monday discussed with security forces the strategy to eliminate the terrorists operating at the high reaches of the Kathua district.
The Range DIG, Shiv Kumar, on Monday discussed with security forces the strategy to eliminate the terrorists operating at the high reaches of the Kathua district.
Security forces in Manipur have intensified their crackdown on militancy, apprehending 12 militants belonging to various banned insurgent groups over the past two days, according to police reports on Monday.
The deadline for the voluntary surrender of looted and illegally held arms in Manipur ended on Thursday, March 6, with a total of 196 weapons, including sophisticated firearms, being deposited with the police, officials confirmed.
More than 4,100 firearms looted from police armouries during the peak of ethnic violence in Manipur have been voluntarily surrendered to authorities till Saturday.
Nalin Prabhat conducted an operational review of forward operating bases on the strategic tri-junction of the Kathua, Doda, and Udhampur districts in the Basantgarh area.
Security forces, including Army personnel, had launched a joint operation after a specific input about the presence of terrorists in the area.
the government decided to withdraw 100 companies - 40 companies of the CRPF and 20 companies each of the BSF, the SSB and the CISF with immediate effect. All the companies have been asked to revert to their respective locations.
The encounter started after the terrorists opened heavy fire on the police and other security forces, injuring two soldiers as they saw the joint team of police and army approach their hideout.
A controversy on the issue erupted on Monday when certain Kashmir based political parties described it a "fake encounter" and sought action against the concerned security forces.
Meanwhile, three terrorists were killed in an encounter at Amshipora area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district early today morning.
