Anti-terrorist search operation launched in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir
Jammu and KashmirOfficials said suspected terrorists, who are believed to be active in the area, are being traced in Poonch district. The operation comes days after an infiltration attempt was foiled in Mankot area of Mendhar tehsil on May 12, in which an infiltrator was killed. Army and police teams conducted massive search operations at more than five locations across the district as part of anti-terrorism measures, officials said. Security has also been tightened in entire Poonch after the infiltrator was killed in Krishna Ghati sector near the Line of Control (LoC). Additional check posts have been set up, while vehicles are being rigorously checked. According to PTI report, officials also said that there are unconfirmed reports suggesting the possible presence of a high-profile foreign terrorist in the valley, although no official confirmation has been issued yet.