Operation to locate terrorists in forests of Rajouri enters seventh day
The operation to locate terrorists in the forests of Rajouri has entered its seventh day. Soldiers are actively pursuing a group believed to be hiding in the area, with heightened alerts issued in the surrounding districts. The challenging terrain and previous encounters have complicated the search efforts.
- ▪The operation has been ongoing for seven days as of May 29, 2026.
- ▪Officials believe three terrorists are hiding in the Gambhir Mughlan area.
- ▪Helicopters and drones are being used to assist in the search operation.
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Soldiers are continuing their pursuit of a group of terrorists reported to be holed up in the forests of Rajouri, in the Pir Panjal Valley, for the seventh straight day on Friday (May 29, 2026). An alert has been issued in Poonch district after “suspicious movements” were spotted.Officials said they believe three terrorists are holed up in the Gambhir Mughlan in the Dorimal forest belt in Rajouri. On May 23, the Army spotted and engaged the group in a firefight. However, they managed to escape taking advantage of the darkness and the dense forest. Encounter breaks out in J&K’s Rajouri during major search operationsOfficials said combing has been intensified and exit points sealed. Troops made contact with the terrorists twice while they were on-the-run.
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