Security forces launch search operations in Kishtwar, Poonch over reports of possible terrorist movement
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Why in news
Security forces launched cordon and search operations in Poonch and Kishtwar districts following reports of possible terrorist movement.
Background
The Army's Romeo Force conducted searches at Khanetar Top along the Indo-Pak border using drones and sniffer dogs. Police activated Village Defence Guards and border police to secure the Pathankot-Jammu-Srinagar highway.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKishtwar and Poonch are districts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
- FactVillage Defence Guards are local volunteers activated to assist police in security measures.
- PlaceKhanetar Top is a location situated along the Indo-Pak border.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in managing border security and counter-insurgency operations in the mountainous hinterlands of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Terrain constraints: Difficulty of monitoring porous mountainous borders and dense hinterlands using conventional surveillance.
- Intelligence-led policing: Need for real-time data integration between local police and specialized Army units.
- Community engagement: Balancing the role of local Village Defence Guards with the need for professional security oversight.
Keywords: counter-insurgency · border management · asymmetric warfare · internal security · intelligence-led policing
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