Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Security Forces Bust Terror Hideout in Rajouri Forest
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir found a hidden terrorist camp in a thick forest near the town of Thanamandi.
They searched the area on Thursday evening and discovered a small shelter where people had stored food and cooking tools.
The items they took included rice, instant noodles, a knife, a lighter, a plastic sheet, a blanket, a gas stove part, candles, and a plastic bottle.
The operation is part of a larger effort to keep the border area safe from terrorists.
The search is still going on, and the police and army are keeping a close watch on the region.
Terrorist hideout discovered in Bhangai forest, Thanamandi, Rajouri district.
Search operation on Thursday evening seized rations, cooking utensils, and weapons.
Items recovered included rice, instant noodles, knife, lighter, plastic sheet, blanket, gas stove nozzle, candles, plastic bottle.
Operation part of ongoing high‑alert security measures along the Line of Control.
Search continues; past busts in the region have uncovered IEDs and firearms.
- Who
- Jammu & Kashmir Police and Indian Army
- What
- Busted a terrorist hideout and seized rations and cooking utensils
- When
- Thursday evening, 31 July 2024
- Where
- Bhangai forest, Thanamandi, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- To prevent terrorists from using hideouts and maintain security along the Line of Control
- Hideout location
- Bhangai forest, Thanamandi, Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir
- Items seized
- Rice, instant noodles, knife, lighter, plastic sheet, blanket, gas stove nozzle, candles, plastic bottle
- Operation date
- Thursday, 31 July 2024
- Security forces involved
- Jammu & Kashmir Police and Indian Army
- Search status
- Ongoing