Security agencies identify areas with terrorist presence as combing ops enter 5th day in Poonch

JAMMU: April 18 With the operation to track down terrorists who escaped after an encounter in Poonch district entering the fifth day on Friday, a senior police official said security agencies have formulated an action plan by identifying areas with suspected terrorist presence.

He said terrorism, which has re-emerged over the past one-and-a-half to two years, remains a reality in the region.

“The combing operation at the Lasana belt of Poonch district has entered its fifth consecutive day on Friday,” said Jammu region Inspector General of Police (IGP) Bhim Sen Tuti. PTI