Udhampur: Security forces have launched a search operation after four suspected terrorists were reportedly seen in Khabbal village of Majalta in Udhampur district, Jammu and Kashmir.
The suspects, who fled from Kathua following an encounter on April 1, allegedly entered a house in the village, demanding food and clothes from the residents. “Last night, we received information that two suspects were spotted. Since then, our search operation has been ongoing, with all security forces actively engaged. Our objective is to pinpoint the exact location of the suspects,” DIG (Reasi Range) Rayees Mohammad Bhat stated.A family in Chore Panjuan village of Majalta tehsil reported that two suspected terrorists held them hostage before fleeing with food and a mobile phone.How Security Forces Got Better Of Terrorists – A Fatal Mistake That Got Them KilledFollowing this incident, security forces launched an immediate search operation in the area, with teams from Jammu and Kashmir Police and CRPF actively involved.In a separate incident, The quiet village of Suffain in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir was shattered by the relentless sounds of gunfire, grenades, and rocket fire as a fierce exchange raged throughout the day. Three terrorists were killed during a fierce day-long gunfight on Thursday. The encounter started around 8 am amid intensified operations led by Jammu and Kashmir Police against a recently infiltrated group of ultras believed to be members of Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit. It is believed to be the same group which evaded a cordon in the Sanyal forest region.Police believe the terrorists infiltrated on Saturday, possibly via a ravine route or a newly constructed tunnel from across the border.The search teams discovered evidence on Monday, including four loaded magazines of M4 carbine, two grenades, a bulletproof jacket, sleeping bags, tracksuits, food packets, and materials for constructing improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near the Hiranagar encounter site.