The visit comes amid intelligence inputs suggesting that terrorists from across the border may attempt to infiltrate through the International Border and the LoC

A day after four soldiers were injured in an accidental grenade blast near the Line of Control (LoC) in the Nowshera sector of Rajouri district, General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Nagrota-based White Knight Corps, Lt Gen PK Mishra, visited the area to review the operational preparedness of troops.

In a statement, the White Knight Corps said the Corps Commander, accompanied by the GOC of the Ace of Spades Division, visited forward areas in the Nowshera sector to assess the prevailing security situation and evaluate the combat effectiveness of troops deployed along the LoC.

“During the visit, he was briefed on force posture, surveillance measures and ongoing initiatives aimed at strengthening operational capabilities in the sector. Interacting with troops at forward locations, the Corps Commander lauded their steadfast commitment, high morale and unwavering vigilance in safeguarding the nation’s frontiers,” the statement said.

The visit comes amid intelligence inputs suggesting that terrorists from across the border may attempt to infiltrate through the International Border and the LoC in various districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Rajouri and Poonch, owing to their challenging terrain, remain areas of heightened concern for security agencies.

According to intelligence reports, terror outfits have established multiple launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir to facilitate infiltration through mountainous routes. While several terror camps and launch pads near the LoC were destroyed during Operation Sindoor last year, officials said many have since been re-established and are again being used to support infiltration attempts.

Meanwhile, search operations in the Gambhir Mughlan forest area of Manjakote in Rajouri entered their 26th day on Wednesday. Security forces continue extensive searches for a group of terrorists believed to be hiding in the forest. Senior Army commanders are closely monitoring the operation amid credible inputs indicating the militants remain in the area.

Sources said the J&K Police are also questioning over ground workers in the region to ascertain whether any hideouts exist inside the forest where the terrorists could be taking shelter.