Jammu, May 23 (UNI) The joint team of security forces launched a cordon and search operation early Friday, with no fresh exchange of firing taking place with terrorists in Chatroo area of Kishtwar district in Jammu and Kashmir.
One army soldier was martyred on Thursday in the exchange of gunfight that erupted between security forces and the terrorists in the Singhpura area of Chatroo.
"The firing stopped Thursday evening and there has been no exchange of fire thereafter," official sources said.
They stated that massive search operation was launched jointly by the Special Operations Group of J&K Police, the Army and paramilitary forces to track down the terrorists hiding in the dense forest.
"Additional troops have been inducted, and operations is ongoing to neutralise the terrorists," said official sources.
They revealed that Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police, Nalin Prabhat, also visited the Singhpora-Chatroo area where a major anti-terrorists operation is currently underway.
"The DGP personally visited the dense forests and mountainous terrain, encouraged the deployed personnel, and issued directions to ensure that all terrorists involved are dealt strictly and brought to justice," said an official.
He said DGP Prabhat lauded the synergy among all security agencies and reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Jammu and Kashmir Police to maintaining peace and order in the region through sustained and focused operations. UNI VBH SSP