Devanjana Mukherjee, Khabri Media
International border tensions have often brought the LoC and its surrounding areas into the spotlight, with incidents in the past leading to diplomatic strains between India and Pakistan.
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Security forces on Sunday launched a massive search operation in the forest area near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. The joint operation by Army, police, and CRPF is underway in several forest areas of Mehdhar and Krishna Ghati sector following information about some suspicious movement, the officials said. To subscribe please click tau.id/2iy6f and access our live channel.
They said the search operation was launched in the general area of Behra, Kund, Topa and adjoining areas in the jurisdiction of police station Mendhar and Daradullian, Mangnar, Salani and Uchhad top in Krishna Ghati sector.
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The operation comes in the wake of intelligence inputs suggesting the presence of infiltrators in the region. As tensions remain high in the volatile border area, the security forces are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the safety and security of the region.
The Line of Control has been a contentious boundary between India and Pakistan, and the Poonch district, situated in the southwestern part of J&K, has witnessed its share of security challenges over the years. The rugged terrain and dense vegetation in the region often provide cover for individuals seeking to cross the border undetected.
The local residents of Poonch are accustomed to the ebb and flow of security operations in the region. While these operations are a necessity for maintaining peace and stability, they can also disrupt the daily lives of the people living in the vicinity.
The success of search operations depends not only on the efficiency of the security forces but also on the cooperation and support of the local population. Their understanding of the security dynamics in the region and their cooperation with the authorities contribute significantly to the overall success of maintaining peace and order.
