Security forces intensify search operation in J&K’s Kathua
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Why in news
Security forces intensified search operations in Kathua district, J&K, to track a terrorist who escaped during an operation in Najote forest.
Background
The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG) is conducting a separate operation in Jakhole Baira following reports of suspicious activity. Reinforcements have been deployed across the region to combat terrorist activities and drone intrusions ahead of Republic Day.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKathua district is located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir
- BodySpecial Operations Group (SOG) is a specialized unit of the Jammu and Kashmir Police
- FactSecurity measures include heightened vigilance against drone intrusions in the region
For Mains
Q. Discuss the evolving challenges of counter-terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, with specific reference to the increasing threat of drone intrusions and forest-based guerrilla tactics.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Technological challenge: Countering low-altitude drone intrusions for smuggling and surveillance
- Tactical shift: Transition of militant activity to dense forest terrains like Najote
- Intelligence gap: Coordinating real-time surveillance between SOG and central security forces
Keywords: Counter-terrorism · Internal Security · Drone Warfare · Special Operations Group · Asymmetric Warfare
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