Jammu, Sep 23: The encounter that started between security forces and terrorists at Gurinal village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on September 21 has entered its third day on Monday.
The operation started after a joint team of police and security forces got input about the presence of terrorists in that area.
The highly trained terrorists have been ambushing vehicles and using grenades and armour-piercing bullets, as well as M4 assault rifles.
Sources said the rising militancy and the use of sophisticated weapons by terrorists indicate a significant escalation in the threat level. The frequent attacks have sparked political criticism, calls for stronger security measures, and heightened public concern.
Analysts say that over the last couple of years, the Pir Panjal region dividing Kashmir valley with Jammu has witnessed a surge in militancy.
The relentless anti-terror operations in Kashmir have pushed terrorists to the mountains where they hide and wait for the right moment to carry out attacks on security forces.
