Srinagar, Nov 19,: An extensive cordon and search operation was launched by the Army on Wednesday morning in the dense forest belt along the Line of Control near Buchher Post in Kamalkote area of Uri after troops detected suspicious activity ahead of a forward defensive location.
Officials said that personnel of 8 Rashtriya Rifles, operating under 12 Infantry Brigade in Uri Sector, initiated the operation after troops at the Nanak Company Headquarters observed what appeared to be a possible Border Action Team attempt close to the Forward Defence Line. The movement was detected in a rugged patch of terrain overlooking the Butcher Post area, prompting immediate retaliatory fire to deter the suspected infiltrators.
Sources said the Army swiftly declared the entire stretch a ‘No Movement Zone’ for civilians as additional troops were moved in to strengthen the perimeter. The search operation was expanded through the adjoining forest corridors, which remain sensitive due to proximity to known infiltration routes.
Troops have been maintaining heightened alertness across the sector in recent weeks due to intelligence inputs suggesting possible attempts by infiltrators to exploit weather transitions along the LoC. The morning’s incident prompted a systematic area sweep, with teams checking possible ingress points, natural covers and communication routes used historically during infiltration attempts.
The operation was still underway when last reports were received. No injuries or casualties were reported. Authorities said that the situation in the Kamalkote sub-sector remains under tight surveillance as the Army continues to monitor movement across the forward belt with enhanced night vision and early warning systems. [KNT]
