The Indian Army has surrounded a small group of terrorists hiding in the dense forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector.
Inputs indicate that four-six terrorists are hiding in the forest area that has now been surrounded by Special Forces. Surveillance equipment has also been deployed to track down the terrorists.
The final assault on the terrorists could begin anytime.
In recent days, the Indian Army has intensified its assault against the terrorists holed up in the jungles of Poonch in the Jammu region. The Army suffered nine casualties in as many days during the operation in Poonch.
Locals in Mendhar have been advised not to move out of their homes until the operation is complete.
Announcements to that effect were made through the public address system in local mosques in Bhatta Durrian.
Shortly after the announcements, the sound of explosions and gunfire shook the forest area with Indian Army launching assaults on suspected locations.
Main roads were also blocked to ensure that none of the terrorists are able to escape.
Meanwhile, Army Chief Gen MM Naravane visited forward areas along the Line of Control (LoC) on Tuesday to review ongoing counter-infiltration operations.
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Bipin Rawat had visited Poonch and other forward areas to take stock of the situation last week.
