NEW DELHI: Security forces intensified their search operation in Jammu and Kashmir 's Kathua district on Saturday after recovering the body of a fourth policemen and two terrorists from an encounter site in a remote forest area, officials said. The combined operation, involving J&K Police, Army, NSG, BSF, and CRPF, continues under ' Operation Safiyan '. The Indian Army 's Rising Star Corps successfully neutralised two terrorists and secured war-like stores.
The operation remains active as forces continue their engagement with remaining terrorists. Four Jammu and Kashmir police personnel died "Rising Star Corps salutes the valor and indomitable spirit of the brave Jammu and Kashmir police personnel who made the supreme sacrifice fighting valiantly during the ongoing OP SAFIYAN in #Kathua. Their courage and dedication will always be remembered," stated the Army on X.
The bodies of police officers Balwinder Singh Chib, Jaswant Singh, and Tariq Ahmed were recovered after an extensive search. Their service weapons were missing, though officials have not confirmed if they were taken by terrorists. DGP Nalin Prabhat led a wreath-laying ceremony at District Police Lines Kathua before their bodies were handed over to their families.
Head constable Jagbir Singh's body was found in Ghati Juthana forest, Rajbagh, and transported to Jammu for a wreath-laying ceremony near police headquarters Gulshan Ground. Bodies of two Pakistani terrorists recovered According to news agency PTI, Officia.
