Operation Sheruwali Anti-Terror Search Continues in Rajouri, Jammu and Kashmir
A joint anti-terror operation named 'Operation Sheruwali' by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF entered its seventh day in the dense forests of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. Launched on May 23, 2026, following intelligence about suspected terrorists, an encounter occurred but the suspects escaped. Security forces have deployed drones, helicopters, and sniffer dogs, and sealed exit points. Preliminary reports indicate two to three terrorists, including a commander, are hiding in the rugged terrain.
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Operation to locate terrorists in Rajouri forests enters seventh day
Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF are continuing a cordon and search operation in the Dorimal-Gambhir Moghla forest belt of Rajouri district, Pir Panjal Valley, for the seventh consecutive day as of May 29, 2026. Intelligence inputs indicate three suspected terrorists are hiding in the area. A firefight occurred on May 23, but the group escaped using darkness and dense forest cover. Troops have made contact with the terrorists twice while they were on the run. The operation is being supported by helicopters and drones, and exit points have been sealed. An alert has also been issued in neighboring Poonch district due to suspicious movements. Officials note that steep hills, dense forests, narrow tracks, and natural caves are complicating the operation.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Search for Terrorists Intensifies in J&K's Rajouri After Encounter, More Troops Deployed
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district intensified search operations on May 24, 2026, following a brief encounter with suspected terrorists the previous day. Additional troops were deployed to strengthen the cordon in the Dorimal-Gambhir Moghla belt. The operation, launched based on specific intelligence about the movement of two to three terrorists, involves a joint team of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). A separate search operation was also initiated in the Gudha Brahmana area of Akhnoor in Jammu district after a local woman reported seeing three to four masked individuals acting suspiciously. The security forces have cordoned off nearby villages and are conducting searches to trace the suspects.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Operation Sheruwali: Fire Assault Launched on Suspected Hideouts in J&K's Rajouri
On May 26, 2026, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district launched a fire assault on suspected terrorist hideouts in the Dorimal-Gambhir Moghla belt as Operation Sheruwali entered its fourth day. Reinforcements were rushed to the Dori Maal forests, and additional troops were deployed to expand the search area. The operation, based on intelligence inputs about terrorist presence in the Singhpora-Chatroo area, began on May 23 with an exchange of fire. Security forces are tracking blood stains believed left by fleeing terrorists after a hideout was destroyed on May 25. Joint teams of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF are conducting extensive searches backed by helicopters, drones, and sniffer dogs. Preliminary reports indicate two to three terrorists, including a commander, are believed to be hiding in the rugged, heavily forested terrain.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Operation Sheruwali to Track Suspected Terrorists Enters Third Day in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri
A joint anti-terror operation named 'Operation Sheruwali' entered its third day on May 25, 2026, in the dense forests of Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation was launched on May 23 following specific intelligence about the movement of suspected terrorists. An encounter broke out that day in the Dorimal-Gambhir Moghla belt between security forces and the suspects. The joint team, comprising the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), has established a strong cordon and deployed drones and sniffer dogs to expand searches into adjoining areas. Additional troops have been inducted to intensify the operation. Preliminary reports indicate the presence of two to three terrorists in the area. The Army's White Knight Corps confirmed contact was established with the terrorists around 11:30 am on May 23.
The Hindu: Latest News today from India and the World, Breaking news, Top Headlines and Trending News Videos.Operation Sheruwali to Track Suspected Terrorists Continues in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri
A joint search operation codenamed 'Operation Sheruwali' by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF entered its third day in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir. The operation was launched on Saturday following specific intelligence about the movement of suspected terrorists in the dense forests of the Dorimal-Gambhir Moghla belt. An encounter broke out on Saturday, with security forces establishing contact with the suspects around 11:30 am. The exchange of fire was brief, prompting an intensified search using drones and sniffer dogs. Additional troops have been deployed to strengthen the cordon, and surveillance has been enhanced. Preliminary reports indicate the presence of two to three suspected terrorists in the area. The operation is ongoing as forces expand searches to adjoining areas.
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