Amid heightened security sweeps in Jammu and Kashmir, two terrorists met their end in Udhampur district’s Basantgarh area, as confirmed by officials on Wednesday. The ongoing firefight, sparked late Tuesday, exemplifies the forces’ unyielding campaign against militancy.
Body retrieval is ongoing amidst residual gunfire in the cave-riddled terrain. The trigger: militants detected firing from a cavern, their spot exposed by drone surveillance, leading to an ironclad encirclement.
Joint operations unfolded with surgical accuracy, foreclosing escape options and leveraging tech for low-risk engagement. Potential for more terrorists has sharpened the focus, with locals instructed to shelter in place.
This success counters the terror footprint in Udhampur, Kathua, Rajouri, Poonch, and Doda, echoing mandates from Amit Shah’s January 8 high-level huddle in New Delhi. The brief stressed immediate action against presumed Pakistani terrorists and airtight LoC security.
The Home Minister’s three-day J&K itinerary from February 5 includes border assessments and a Jammu review meeting, amplifying counter-terror efforts. Operations are firmly under control, with forces battle-ready.