Intensified Search for Terrorists in Jammu & Kashmir Forests

Security forces launched a massive search operation in remote forest areas of Rajouri and Udhampur districts in Jammu and Kashmir to track down terrorists. An encounter occurred in Beeranthub, with suspected terrorists spotted in Dharni top. The cordon was extended, but no further contact has been made.

On Wednesday, security forces intensified their efforts to locate terrorists suspected to be hiding in the dense forest regions of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri and Udhampur districts, according to officials.

The hunt followed a brief encounter on Tuesday evening between police forces and terrorists in the Beeranthub area of Kandi, Rajouri. Additionally, authorities reported the presence of three alleged terrorists in Dharni top, Basantgarh, Udhampur.

Supported by the army and CRPF, police reinforced the area cordon and initiated an expansive search earlier today. There has yet to be further engagement with the suspects, though the search has expanded to nearby areas, as confirmed by Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Bhim Sen Tuti.

(With inputs from agencies.)