Security personnel have commenced cordon-and-search operations in three districts of Jammu and Kashmir—Rajouri, Doda, and Poonch—on the basis of intelligence regarding potential terrorist activities, according to officials on Wednesday. The initiative aims to enhance security in areas suspected of being infiltrated by militants.

Local Reports Trigger Search Operations

On Tuesday evening, forces initiated combing operations in the Khandli area and its surroundings near Palma in Rajouri. This action followed reports from residents who claimed to have observed two individuals, believed to be terrorists, traversing a nearby rivulet towards a forested region. In Doda, search efforts were expanded to several villages including Marmat and Dandi Dhara, as well as Ari Sarooti in Poonch, spurred by similar reports from local residents about unusual activities in their vicinity.

GOC IX Corps Reviews Operational Preparedness

On Wednesday, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat, the General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Rising Star Corps (IX Corps), assessed the operational readiness of troops stationed in the Machhedi sector of Kathua district. This area has experienced multiple terror incidents and confrontations over the past two years, making it a focal point for security reviews. The Machhedi region serves as a strategic infiltration route, often used by militants attempting to access the higher terrains of Doda, Kishtwar, and Udhampur.

Operational Readiness along the Line of Control

On the previous day, Lieutenant General P K Mishra, the GOC of the White Knight Corps, conducted a visit to forward positions in the Akhnoor area of Jammu district. His visit aimed to evaluate combat readiness along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu division. During this visit, he interacted with deployed troops and received briefings on ongoing measures to bolster defense capabilities and operational efficiency.

Security Measures for the Mata Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage

In a separate security initiative, Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Sarah Rizvi conducted an evaluation of security measures at the Mata Vaishno Devi cave shrine and along the pilgrimage paths in preparation for the upcoming Navratri festival, which commences on Thursday. The DIG instructed the implementation of increased foot patrols, strategic deployments at elevated positions, activation of village defense units, continuous area supervision, and extensive long-range patrols as part of enhanced security protocols in the region.

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