Counterterrorism – Security Forces Sustain Intensive Rajouri Forest Operation
Counterterrorism – A large-scale counterterrorism mission is still underway in the forested areas of Rajouri district, where security agencies are carrying out extensive efforts to locate and apprehend suspected militants believed to be hiding in the region.
The coordinated operation, involving the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has now entered its fourteenth day. The focus remains on the dense forest zones of Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal in the Manjakote sector, where intelligence reports initially indicated the presence of armed suspects.
Security Checks Intensified Across the Region
As part of the ongoing mission, security personnel have increased surveillance activities across nearby areas. Vehicles are being stopped for inspection, while identification documents of travelers and local residents are being verified at multiple checkpoints. Search teams continue to conduct thorough combing operations in and around the forest belt to prevent any movement by the suspected militants.
Officials stated that these measures are intended to strengthen security and ensure that no gaps remain in the operation’s coverage.
Operation Sheruwali Based on Intelligence Inputs
The campaign, known as Operation Sheruwali, was launched after security agencies received credible intelligence regarding the possible presence of terrorists in the region. Authorities have established multiple layers of deployment in an effort to restrict movement within the identified zones and narrow down possible escape routes.
According to officials, the strategy is focused on containing the suspects within a limited area while search teams systematically scan difficult terrain for any signs of activity.
Heavy Exchange of Fire Marked Key Phase
The operation witnessed a significant development on May 28 when intense firing and shelling were reported from the Dorimal forest area. Security forces tightened their cordon during that phase after indications suggested that militants were concealed within the dense woodland.
Following the exchange, additional personnel and logistical resources were deployed to reinforce the operation. Authorities emphasized that strengthening the security perimeter was necessary to prevent any possibility of militants slipping through the heavily forested landscape.
Challenging Terrain Complicates Search Efforts
Officials noted that the rugged topography and thick vegetation continue to pose major challenges for personnel engaged in the operation. The difficult environment requires forces to move carefully while maintaining constant observation of potential movement routes.
Security agencies are reportedly utilizing all available operational resources to track suspected militants and assess any potential threats arising from their presence in the area. Surveillance efforts remain active throughout the forest region as teams continue their search activities.
Security Presence Remains on High Alert
The wider area continues to remain under heightened security arrangements, with movement in certain sensitive locations being closely monitored. Authorities have maintained strict vigilance to ensure public safety and support ongoing operational objectives.
Officials said the mission will continue until the entire area has been thoroughly searched and cleared. Security agencies remain committed to completing the operation and addressing all concerns linked to the suspected militant presence in the region.