Jammu,: A massive cordon and search operation launched by Indian forces’ personnel in the Rajouri district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir entered its 9th straight day on Sunday.

According to Global Mirror, the massive operation, involving personnel of the Indian Army, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Special Operations Group (SOG), and so-called Village Defence Guards, has been underway in the Gambhir Mughlan and Dorimal areas of Manjakote in the district.

Indian authorities have intensified the operation by deploying para commandos in the rugged terrain, while using helicopters, aerial surveillance, drones, and sniffer dogs to trace the movement of Kashmiri freedom fighters within the thick forest cover of the area.