Anti-terror operation intensified in J&K’s Kishtwar; mobile internet services remain suspended
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Why in news
Security forces intensified anti-terror operations in the Chatroo belt of Jammu and Kashmir to neutralize Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists.
Background
The operation launched on January 18th in the Chatroo belt resulted in the death of one paratrooper and injuries to seven soldiers. Mobile internet services were suspended within a six-kilometer radius of Singhpora, Chingam, and Chatroo.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceChatroo belt, Pajja Morh, Nabana top, and Surankote are locations in Jammu and Kashmir.
- FactMobile internet services were suspended within a six-kilometer radius of Singhpora, Chingam, and Chatroo.
- FactThe anti-terror operation began on January 18th.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges faced by security forces in conducting counter-terrorism operations in geographically difficult terrains like the snowbound belts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Terrain constraints: Dense forests and snowbound belts providing natural cover for insurgents
- Communication blackout: Balancing the necessity of internet suspension with the rights of local residents
- Intelligence-led operations: Challenges in tracking mobile targets in remote, high-altitude regions
Keywords: Counter-terrorism · Internal Security · Intelligence-led policing · Geographical constraints · Asymmetric warfare
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