In Jammu and Kashmir, Police, Army and Paramilitary Forces intensified counter-terrorism operations across nearly two dozen locations in the Jammu division yesterday, primarily targeting higher reaches and forested areas along the Line of Control (LoC). Our Correspondent reports that the operations are aimed at dismantling terror networks responsible for a series of deadly attacks in the division last year. These operations aim to ensure that forested areas, often used as terrorist hideouts, are neutralized. Domination of such areas will intensify before the onset of summer when infiltrations typically see an uptick.

While the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch have been known hotspots for terror activities, last year terrorists extended their footprint to six other districts-Reasi, Doda, Kishtwar, Kathua, Udhampur, and Jammu. The terror incidents in these districts, which claimed 44 lives, including 18 security personnel and 14 civilians have alarmed security agencies.