Rajouri Counter-Militancy Operation Enters Fifth Day as Forces Intensify Dorimal Forest Search
Rajouri, May 27, KNT: A counter-militancy operation in the Dorimal forest area of Rajouri district entered its fifth day on Wednesday, with security forces continuing intensive searches using drones, helicopters and advanced surveillance equipment amid reports of persistent forest fires triggered by explosions.
According to local reports and information circulating on social media, security forces maintained a tight cordon around the forested area as search operations continued to track suspected militants believed to be hiding in the dense terrain.
The operation, now stretching into its fifth consecutive day, has involved coordinated aerial and ground surveillance aimed at preventing movement from the cordoned zone.
Visuals emerging from the operation area showed smoke rising from forested hills, with reports indicating that explosions during the ongoing operation caused fires in parts of the forest belt.
The difficult topography and dense vegetation have posed operational challenges, prompting security agencies to deploy drones and helicopter surveillance alongside ground personnel.
No detailed official operational briefing had been issued at the time of filing this report, and the exact number of suspected militants believed to be present in the area could not be independently verified.
Rajouri and adjoining districts have witnessed repeated security operations in recent years, with forest belts and mountainous terrain often remaining focal points for searches linked to militancy-related activity. [KNT]
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