Search operations resume to hunt down terrorists in Kishtwar
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Why in news
Security forces, including the Jammu-based White Knight Corps, resumed search operations in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, to locate terrorists following a grenade attack.
Background
The operation commenced on January 18, 2026, in the Sonnar village area of Kishtwar. An encounter during the initial phase resulted in eight soldiers being injured by a grenade attack.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKishtwar: A district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
- FactEight soldiers were injured during a grenade attack during the initial search operation.
- PostWhite Knight Corps: A Jammu-based army corps involved in the search operation.
- FactSearch operations utilize drones and sniffer dogs to maintain a tight cordon.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by security forces in counter-insurgency operations in the hilly terrains of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Terrain constraints: Difficulty in maintaining a tight cordon in rugged, high-altitude mountainous regions.
- Technological integration: Use of drones and sniffer dogs to mitigate risks of close-quarter grenade attacks.
Keywords: counter-insurgency · internal security · asymmetric warfare · cordon and search · Jammu and Kashmir
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