India, Jan. 9 -- The anti-terror operation launched in the forest area of Kamadh Nullah, Billawar, in Kathua district to flush out the heavily armed group of Pakistani terrorists is turning out to be a challenging task amid harsh weather conditions.

The terrorists on the run made their last contact with the security forces late Wednesday evening. During the night, the security forces tightened the cordon in the general area where a group of terrorists was trapped.

The anti-terrorist operation was relaunched in the area at first light on Thursday.

A joint team of security forces, including the Indian Army, has deployed special forces equipped with the latest weapons, drones, and night vision devices to flush them out of their safe hideo...