In a tragic incident during Operation Sherwali in Gambir Moglan-Dorimal area of Manjakot sector of Rajouri district, an Indian Army soldier lost his life after he accidentally slipped off a rock.
According to the sources, the soldier was moving through the rugged and difficult mountainous terrain during the anti-terrorism operation when he lost his balance and fell from a rocky slope, sustaining serious injuries.
He was immediately transferred to receive medical treatment, but later died of his injuries.
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Operation Sherwali, which has entered its 16th day, continues in dense forests and difficult terrain in Gambir Moglan and Durimal districts, as security forces intensify efforts to track down suspected terrorists hiding in the area.
The operation was launched following intelligence information indicating the presence of suspected terrorists in the area.
Officials said that this step aims to trap the suspects within the designated areas while search teams intensify their operations.
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On May 28, heavy firing and artillery shelling broke out in Rajouri’s Durimal forest area, with Operation Sherwali reaching a critical phase, with security forces tightening the security cordon to neutralize suspected militants hiding in the dense area.
According to officials, large numbers of security forces, along with additional reinforcements and logistical support, have been deployed to the encounter site to ensure a “strong and impenetrable cordon” and to prevent any attempt by the militants to escape through the dense forest cover.
The operation is being carried out on a large scale, with officials stating that “every effort” is being made to neutralize the hidden militants. The entire area is still under tight security surveillance as search and combing operations continue deep into the forest belt.
