Jammu, July 5 -- A relentless search operation by a joint team of security forces to track down a group of Pakistani terrorists hiding in the dense forests of Kishtwar district has entered its third day on Friday, with officials reporting no let-up in their efforts to neutralise the threat.
The operation was launched on Wednesday evening after intelligence inputs confirmed the presence of terrorists in the rugged, forested terrain of Kuchal, a remote area in Kishtwar known for its challenging topography.
According to officials, the terrorists, believed to be two to three in number and affiliated with the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), opened fire upon noticing the approaching security forces, triggering a gun battle that has conti...