Jammu: More forces have been rushed to the upper reaches of Marmat and Bhaderwah area of Doda district as the search operation to trace out a group of terrorists is continuing.
The operation is simultaneously going on in the upper reaches of Udhampur, Doda and Kathua districts as security forces are not letting any chance to let go of these terrorists.
Sources said that there are chances that a group of 6 to 9 terrorists, who had killed a Village Defence Guard (VDG) member in Basantgarh forests, might have entered the district Doda territory and they may try to cross to the other side of river Chenab before heading towards Kashmir valley.
Talking to SSP Doda Javed Iqbal said that the search operation is going on in Udhampur district, the operation will continue in the upper reaches of Marmat and Bhaderwah as well.
“Sending force to the area is part of the operation and it will continue. It is a vast area and operation is ongoing,” the SSP said.
When asked whether the terrorists have entered the territory of Doda district, he said, “It hasn’t been corroborated.”
Meanwhile, sources said that in Gorsi village Chirala area of Bhaderwah, a woman had seen a suspect moving in the village after which the police were informed. “It was also not corroborated,” the SSP added—(KNO)
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