After Pahalgam terror attack, 'intense counter-terrorism operations' underway in Jammu and Kashmir

After Pahalgam terror attack, 'intense counter-terrorism operations' are underway at several locations across Jammu and Kashmir, sources familiar with the matter informed ANI. Due to the sensitive nature of the ongoing operations, no further details were shared as the security concerns have intensified following the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were killed.

This development comes a day after Jammu and Kashmir police searched 13 locations in the Doda district to bust terrorist hideouts. The authorities are on high alert to action against individuals associated with terror activities. The Srinagar Police raided multiple locations across the city, including the residences of Over Ground Workers (OGWs).

As probe into cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) intensified, police searched terrorist associates of proscribed terrorist outfits. The Srinagar Police conducted searches at the residences of 63 individuals, ANI reported citing a police release.

The officers of Jammu and Kashmir Police are overseeing the raids in accordance with legal procedures. Amid escalating tensions between the two countries, Pakistan’s army shot down an Indian spy drone which allegedly breached the Line of control in Kashmir, Bloomberg reported citing local media reports.

These searches were conducted to prevent and detect any unforeseeable terrorist activity against the security of the Nation. The objective of this exercise was to collect evidence such as weapons, documents, digital devices and more.

April 26 search operation

Three days ago, a terrorist hideout was successfully located and busted in the forested area of Sedori Nala. The Special Operations Group (SOG) Camp Machil and the Indian Army's 12 SIKH LI unit led the operation following specific intelligence inputs. Notably, significant cache of arms and ammunition was seized from the site. As per a press release, the confiscated items included five AK-47 rifles, eight AK-47 magazines, one pistol, one pistol magazine, 660 rounds of AK-47 ammunition, one pistol round, and 50 rounds of M4 ammunition.

(With ANI inputs)