JNM | Journalist Hardeep Jamwal | Jammu
‘Operation Sheruwali,’ the security forces’ extensive anti-terror campaign in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, entered its 40th day on Wednesday. The Army, police, and other security agencies are conducting continuous joint search operations across the rugged mountainous terrain and dense forests of the Dorimal and Gambhir Mughla areas. It is believed that some terrorists are still hiding in the region, and the operation is being pursued with utmost seriousness to locate them.
Security agencies are conducting thorough searches of every potential hideout in the forests, utilizing modern technology, drones, surveillance equipment, and inter-agency coordination. Special vigilance is being maintained over sensitive areas during the operation to thwart any terrorist activity in a timely manner.
According to reports, ‘Operation Sheruwali’ was launched in the last week of May. Its primary objective is to locate and neutralize terrorists hiding in the rugged mountainous and forested areas of Rajouri and to rid the entire region of terrorism.
Officials have clarified that the operation will continue until the entire area is declared completely secure and all the set objectives are achieved. Security forces are monitoring the area round-the-clock to foil any terrorist activity or infiltration attempt.
During the operation, an accidental landmine explosion occurred on June 16 while troops were patrolling near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Kalal sector of Nowshera. Three soldiers, including an Army Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were injured in the incident. Despite the mishap, the pace of the security forces’ operation remained unaffected, and search operations are continuing across the region.
Security agencies state that this anti-terror operation is being conducted with complete vigilance, strategic planning, and coordination. Security arrangements and surveillance have been further strengthened in the sensitive areas of Rajouri to maintain peace and security in the region.
