 Early Times Report
KATHUA, Jan 16: Kathua Police, in coordination with other security forces, busted three terrorist hideouts in Billawar area of Kathua district.
On 07 January 2025, reliable intelligence was received regarding the movement of anti-national element(s) in the forest area of Kamaad Nallah, Kalaban, Dhanu Parole, Billawar. Acting swiftly on the intelligence input, joint teams of security forces launched a massive search operation to neutralize the terrorist(s). During the operation, unknown terrorist(s) opened indiscriminate fire on the security forces, resulting in an exchange of fire that continued throughout night.
During the search operation, one terrorist hideout was detected in which the following items were recovered:
02 M4 empty cartridges
One plastic box containing desi ghee
One polythene packet containing almonds
Hand gloves
One cap
One blanket
One tarpaulin sheet
One small pouch
One polythene bag
In continuation of ongoing search operation, on 16 January 2026, two more terrorist hideouts were busted by the joint teams in Kalikhad and Kalaban areas of Billawar.
Items Recovered from the Subsequent Hideouts:
Cooking gas cylinder
Cooking oil
Charger wire
Hand gloves
Cooking and eating utensils
Empty oil gallon
Large plastic bags
Torch
Blankets
Container
Wrappers of eatables and other miscellaneous items
Ms Mohita Sharma, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Kathua, has stated that the search operation is still underway and Kathua Police remains fully committed to maintain peace and security in the district. |
