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Search operation underway in remote village in J-K’s Poonch

A brief shootout also took place
11:23 AM Oct 17, 2024 IST | PTI
search operation underway in remote village in j k’s poonch
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Mendhar/Jammu, Oct 17: A massive search operation is underway to track down terrorists in a remote village in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Thursday.

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The search operation was launched jointly by police and army at Mohri Shahstar in Gursai top area late Wednesday night following information about the presence of some terrorists, they said.

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They said security forces challenged the terrorists moving towards the forest, leading to a brief firing.

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Reinforcements were rushed and a massive search operation is underway to track down the terrorists, the officials said, adding security forces have deployed drones and sniffer dogs, while a helicopter was also seen hovering over the forest area this morning.

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