In the aftermath of a horrifying terror attack near Dehra Ki Gali (DKG) in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir that claimed the lives of four soldiers, security forces launched a large-scale operation in the rugged upper reaches of the region, detaining eight suspects.
Two of the detained individuals were apprehended in close proximity to the attack site, as security forces suspect them of possessing vital information about the assailants, according to reliable sources. A comprehensive cordon-and-search-operation has been set in motion in the upper reaches of Rajouri and Poonch, employing sniffer dogs, helicopters, and drones to locate and neutralize the militants responsible for the heinous act. Utilizing a meticulous intelligence network and displaying unwavering perseverance, security forces are striving to close in on the terrorists believed to be hiding in the dense woods of the hilly region.
Details of the Terror Attack:
The terrorists responsible for the attack are believed to be associated with the People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), a Pakistan-backed militant group that has claimed responsibility for the incident. This attack is the latest in a series of terrorist incidents in Jammu and Kashmir. In the past 26 months, there have been four major terrorist attacks in Poonch, resulting in the tragic deaths of 21 soldiers.
Names of the Martyred Soldiers:
Naik Birendra Singh (15 Garhwal Rifles)
Naik Karan Kumar (ASC)
Rifleman Chandan Kumar (89 Armed Regiment)
Rifleman Gautam Kumar (89 Armed Regiment)
Road Closure as a Security Measure:
Amid the terror attack, security forces promptly closed the Thanamandi-Buffliaz road connecting Rajouri with Poonch for vehicular traffic. Commuters were advised to use the Bhimber Gali road as an alternative route, reflecting the commitment to securing the affected region.
Personal Monitoring by Lt Gen Sandeep Jain:
The General-officer-Commanding (GoC), XVI corps, Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, visited the area, collaborating with top Army and police officers. He is actively monitoring the ongoing operation aimed at flushing out hiding terrorists, emphasizing the gravity of the situation and the need for swift action.
National Investigation Agency (NIA) Survey:
During ongoing searches in the Rajouri-Poonch sector, a team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a thorough survey of the attack site on April 21. The focus is to gather crucial information related to the major militant attack on April 20, resulting in the loss of five soldiers’ lives and leaving another critically injured.
High-Level Police and Army Officials on the Ground:
Director General of Jammu Kashmir Police, RR Swain, Inspector General of Police Jammu Anand Jain, and other senior officers promptly arrived at the location. Their presence underscores the coordinated efforts by security agencies to address the aftermath of the terror attack, aiming to assess the situation and enhance the strategic response.
Events on December 21 at 3:45 pm:
An intense situation unfolded in the Dera Ki Gali region as the Indian Army launched a Cordon and Search Operation based on specific inputs.
