Jammu: In Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir, Indian troops arrested around four dozen civilians including women during ongoing cordon and search operation (CASO) in Poonch, Rajouri and Reasi districts, which entered its sixth day.

Indian Army and paramilitary forces launched operation after an attack on an Indian Army vehicle which killed five Indian troops in Bhata Dhurian in Poonch district. Additional troops have been inducted to further intensify cordon-and-search operation (CASO) in Bhata Dhurian-Tota Gali, Nar forest, Sanjiote, Kotan, Bhimber Gali, Sangiote, Mendhar, Thanamundi and other areas of border districts. As operation entered sixth day on Tuesday, entire belt has been put under cordon with engagement of multiple forces’ personnel backed by drones, military helicopters and sniffer dogs, police officer said.

Published in The Daily National Courier, April, 26 2023

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