The ongoing operation against hiding terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district entered its third day on Tuesday even as arms and ammunition have been recovered from the operation site.
The operation against holed up terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district continued on Monday. However, there was no exchange of fire between the security forces and terrorists in the night.
The terrorists were first sighted by villagers who informed the police about their movement.
He assessed the security situation particularly in the Kathua district that has witnessed a series of terror strikes and civilian killings in recent times.
Confirming that the three missing persons, including a minor, have been killed by terrorists in Kathua district, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday described it as “a deep conspiracy behind spoiling the atmosphere in this peaceful area.”
Days after the mysterious killing of two persons in the Billawar area, J&K Inspector General of Police (IGP), Jammu Range, Bhim Sen Tuti reviewed the deployment of security forces along the traditional infiltration routes of terrorists in Kathua district, officials said on Tuesday.
The IRGC's Quds Base said the arrests took place during the ongoing 'Martyrs of Security' operation.
Three dreaded Khalistani terrorists were killed in an encounter with Uttar Pradesh and Punjab Police in Puranpur area of Pilibhit district early Monday.
In a major success, five terrorists were killed on Thursday in an encounter in South Kashmir's Kadder village of Behibagh Kulgam District. Two security forces personnel were injured in the operation.
An encounter has started between security forces and terrorists in the Kadder area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district, the police said on Thursday.
