Rajouri encounter enters its seventh day as searches expand to Poonch’s Surankote

Day Seven of the Encounter

The Rajouri encounter in the forests of Dori Mal has now entered its seventh day. Security forces have been engaged in a sustained operation after a group of militants was spotted in the area. Patrols, night deployments and aerial surveillance have been employed to maintain pressure on the suspected operatives.

Parallel Search in Poonch

A separate search operation has been launched in the Surankote sector of the adjoining Poonch district. The move is aimed at locating three Lashkar‑e‑Taiba terrorists who are believed to have entered the region. Joint teams from the army, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF are combing the forested terrain and checking known hideouts.

Context and Background

The Surankote belt, situated close to the Line of Control, has historically been a sensitive zone for infiltration attempts. Over the years, security forces have carried out multiple anti‑infiltration drives in the area, especially during periods of heightened alert. The latest action reflects the continued focus on dismantling cross‑border militant networks that operate in the border districts of Jammu and Kashmir.

Current Status

The searches are ongoing and officials have indicated that the effort will continue until the militants are either apprehended or confirmed to have left the area. No casualty figures or specific encounters have been reported so far.

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