GOC, Rising Star Corps, Lt Gen Rajan Sharawat, along with other officers, reviews operational preparedness of the troops in Machhedi sector of Kathua district on Wednesday.

Security forces on Wednesday launched multiple search operations across the Jammu region following reports of suspicious movements in several areas.

Joint teams of the Army, police, and CRPF conducted operations in Doda, Rajouri, and Poonch districts.

In Doda, searches were carried out in the Marmat area after locals reported suspected terrorist movement. The area is known as a transit route for militants moving between Doda and Basantgarh in Udhampur. Additional operations were conducted in the Sarlea area.

In Poonch district, search operations were underway in Dandi Dhara and Ari Sarooti, located along the Line of Control (LoC).

Meanwhile, in Rajouri, a combing operation was launched in Khandli and adjoining areas near Palma after a local reported sighting two suspicious individuals moving towards a nearby forest.As of Wednesday evening, no recoveries or encounters had been reported.

Senior Army officials also reviewed security arrangements in the region. The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of White Knight Corps, Lt Gen PK Mishra, visited forward areas in Akhnoor along the LoC and interacted with troops.

White Knight Corps in a statement said, “He interacted with troops deployed on the LoC and was briefed on measures undertaken to strengthen defences and enhance operational effectiveness. The GOC commended all ranks for their high morale, professionalism and steadfast commitment to duty.”

Similarly, GOC Rising Star Corps, Lt Gen Rajan Sharawat, reviewed operational preparedness in the Bani–Machhedi sector of Kathua. A statement said the GOC lauded their “battle readiness, high morale and steadfast commitment to mission success under all conditions”.

Kathua has witnessed multiple encounters during the past few years as it is located on the traditional infiltration route of Pakistani terrorists who enter into this side of the International Border and reach Doda, Udhampur and other districts through hills of Kathua.