Terror Alert: Kishtwar–Doda–Poonch on Edge After Fresh Sightings, Forces Fan Out

• Security forces launched cordon-and-search operations in Kishtwar, Doda, and Poonch districts following intelligence inputs on terror suspect movement.
• Two groups of Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorists, each with 2-3 ultras, are believed to be moving through forested areas.
• Drones and sniffer dogs deployed for aerial surveillance and search operations in Keshwan–Chatroo valley and Khanetar Top.
• The region remains sensitive with sustained militant activity, including six encounters in Kishtwar in seven months.
• Recent incidents include a gun battle in Kalaban forests (Nov 5) and an SOG jawan killed in Udhampur (Dec 15).

Why It Matters: Fresh terror sightings trigger massive security operations in J&K's Kishtwar–Doda–Poonch, highlighting persistent militant threat.