Doda terror attack: Police release sketches of 3 terrorists, announces reward

Srinagar, July 26: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday released sketches of three terrorists responsible for recent terror attacks in Doda district, including the ambush that left an army officer and three soldiers dead in the Urarbagi area of Dessa forest on July 16. A reward of ₹5 lakh has been announced for information leading to the arrest of each terrorist.
The police stated that the trio is believed to be moving in the upper reaches of Doda and Dessa. “J&K Police (District Doda) appeals to the general public to provide information about the presence/movement of these terrorists. The identity of informers will be kept confidential,” a police spokesman said.
Meanwhile, mobile numbers of police officers have been issued for the public to share information about the attackers.
The July 16 attack was the second major encounter in the Jammu region following an ambush in Kathua’s Badnota village on July 8 that resulted in the deaths of five soldiers.
A massive search operation continued on Friday against holed-up terrorists who fired on a school building and injured two security personnel in Kastigarh area of Doda district. PRO Defence Jammu Division, Lt Col Suneel Bartwal, stated that technical equipment, drones, and helicopters have been deployed to assist in the search operations in the dense forests of Doda and Kathua.
“The forest belt is under a tight security cordon to neutralize the terrorists. The area is mountainous and the forest is dense, making the operation both difficult and dangerous,” Lt Col Suneel said.