Jammu, July 24 -- Security forces in the Jammu region are overhauling their operational tactics to address the persistent challenge of terrorists escaping after encounters, particularly in the districts of Kishtwar, Doda, and Udhampur.
The move comes in response to a series of incidents where terrorists, including those affiliated with groups like Hizbul Mujahideen and Jaish-e-Mohammad, have evaded capture in the region's rugged terrain, exploiting dense forests and high-altitude areas south of the Pir Panjal range.
Recent encounters, such as those in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar and Basantgarh in Udhampur, have highlighted the difficulty of neutralizing fleeing terrorists.
Official sources report that approximately 15 to 20 terrorists, ...