Forces widen search operation in J&K’s Kishtwar to hunt down terrorists
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Why in news
Security forces expanded a combing operation in Kishtwar district, Jammu and Kashmir, following a gunfight in the Janseer-Kandiwar forest area involving suspected Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terrorists.
Background
The encounter occurred in the Chatroo belt of Kishtwar district. Security forces deployed helicopters, drones, and sniffer dogs to track down two or three individuals believed to be affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM).
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceKishtwar district is located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
- FactThe Janseer-Kandiwar forest area was the site of the recent gunfight.
- FactThe operation involved the use of helicopters, drones, and sniffer dogs for tracking.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by security forces in counter-insurgency operations in the high-altitude and forested terrains of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Terrain constraints: Difficulty in surveillance and rapid response in high-altitude forest belts
- Intelligence gap: Challenges in identifying and neutralizing small, mobile terrorist cells in remote areas
Keywords: Counter-insurgency · Internal Security · Asymmetric Warfare · Intelligence-led operations
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