Army advises people at Poonch: Don't leave home, collect rations, prepare for final strike on terrorists

- People were alerted through loudspeakers installed in local mosques in and around Bhatta Durian.

New delhi date. Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Clashes between the army and militants continue in Jammu and Kashmir. People have been asked to stay indoors as the army is conducting an anti-terrorism operation in the Poonch-Rajouri forest. A public announcement was made at Mendhar on the ninth day of the anti-terrorism campaign in the forest areas of Poonch and Rajouri, two border districts of Jammu and Kashmir, and local residents have been asked to stay indoors for their safety, officials said.

Officials said people were alerted through loudspeakers installed in local mosques in and around Bhatta Durian. In fact, the security forces are preparing for a final offensive against the militants hiding in the forest area of ​​Mendhar in Poonch district. "People have been warned not to go into the forest and keep their livestock in their homes," he said. Apart from that, people have also been asked to collect rations. In addition, those who have gone out have been asked to return to their homes with their animals.

It is learned that the army has already deployed para-commandos and helicopters were seen flying over the forest area on Saturday for monitoring. Transport was also suspended on Tuesday as part of a precautionary measure following the ongoing operation between Jammu-Rajouri Highway, Mendhar and Thanamandi.