According to officials, the operation, codenamed Op Sheruwali, was launched jointly by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area.
Officials said contact with the terrorists was established around 11:30 am, following which the troops launched a calibrated response.“
A firefight ensued after contact was established with terrorists in the general area of Gambhir Muglan in Rajouri during an intelligence-based joint operation conducted along with J&K Police and CRPF,” officials said.
Security forces have laid a cordon around the area to prevent the terrorists from escaping.
Officials said the operation was continuing till the filing of this report, and further details were awaited.
The Rajouri-Poonch region has witnessed several anti-terror operations over the past few years due to attempts by militants to infiltrate and establish hideouts in the mountainous terrain.
