Operation Sheruwali enters day 4, searches intensified

JAMMU: Operation Sheruwali entered its fourth day Tuesday as security forces intensified the hunt for two-three terrorists believed to be holed up in the dense forests of Dorimal-Gambhir Moghla belt in J&K’s Rajouri district.

Late Monday afternoon, the troops had busted a hideout containing some essential commodities. The spot was later destroyed.

Helicopters, drones and sniffer dogs were assisting the joint team of the Army, J&K Police and CRPF personnel on the ground. Additional reinforcements were also rushed in to assist the forces in the ongoing anti-terror operation, officials said.

There was a brief encounter between security forces and ultras in the area on Saturday, the Army had stated in an X post.