Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir have initiated a large-scale search and area domination operation following a critical incident where two unidentified terrorists stopped for food at a village house in Udhampur district. This event has triggered a wider security sweep stretching from the International Border to the mountains along the Line of Control (LoC).
Village Incident Sparks Immediate Response
According to official sources, the security operation was prompted after two terrorists visited a house in Chore Motu village in Majalta tehsil of Udhampur district around 6:30 pm on Saturday. The house belonged to a local resident, Mangtu Ram. The terrorists reportedly took food from the premises before leaving.
Acting swiftly on this information, police and security forces immediately cordoned off the village and launched intensive searches on Sunday. The location of this incident is nearly five kilometers from the site of a recent encounter that occurred on Monday evening. In that earlier gunfight, one policeman lost his life, and two out of three terrorists were believed to be injured before they escaped under the cover of darkness and dense forest.
Wide-Ranging Anti-Infiltration Operation Launched
In response to this alarming incident and broader intelligence inputs, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces have jointly launched a comprehensive operation. This operation is designed to dominate the area and preempt any infiltration attempts. Intelligence reports suggest that terrorists across the border are waiting to exploit foggy conditions to infiltrate into Indian territory.
The security dragnet now extends from the International Border (IB) right up to the LoC mountains. This action comes amid a sudden surge in terrorist activity at launch pads located across the border in areas opposite Jammu, Samba, Kathua, and Rajouri districts.
Reactivated Terror Infrastructure Across the Border
The heightened security measures are backed by intelligence indicating that Pakistan has reactivated a significant number of terror launch pads. A senior Border Security Force (BSF) officer had revealed last month that nearly 72 terror launch pads have become active again opposite Jammu province.
This reactivation comes approximately seven months after Pakistan's defence infrastructure suffered large-scale damage during India's Operation Sindoor. The officer detailed that 12 of these launch pads are active in the Sialkot and Zafarwal areas near the International Border, while another 60 are active across the Line of Control. These pads have been established in depth areas close to the border, posing a persistent threat.
The current joint operation by Indian security forces underscores a determined effort to seal the borders and dominate the hinterland to prevent any terror strikes and ensure the safety of the region's residents.
