New Delhi: Police in Jammu and Kashmirs Kathua district have released sketches of four terrorists who were last spotted in the higher reaches of the district. Authorities have announced a reward of ₹20 lakh for anyone providing actionable information about these individuals.The Kathua police made an official statement on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), saying, Kathua Police releases sketches of 04 terrorists who were last seen in dhoks (mud-houses) of Malhar, Bani & Seojdhar. A reward of ₹5 lakhs for each terrorist for actionable information. Anyone with credible information on terrorists will also be suitably rewarded.Kathua Police releases sketches of 04 terrorists who were last seen in dhoks of Malhar , Bani & Seojdhar. A reward of 05lakhs on each terrorist for an actionable information. Anyone with credible information of terrorists will also be suitably rewarded.@JmuKmrPolice@ZPHQJammu pic.twitter.com/FsBG1qdZdt— Kathua Police (@KathuaPolice) August 10, 2024Recent surge in terror activitiesThe Jammu region has been experiencing a rise in terrorist activities in recent months. The situation escalated with a tragic attack on June 9, when a pilgrim bus in Reasi was targeted, leading to the death of 11 passengers. This attack coincided with Prime Minister Narendra Modi taking oath for his third consecutive term in New Delhi.Further incidents include a deadly ambush on July 8, where terrorists attacked an Indian Army patrol in Kathuas Machedi, resulting in the deaths of five soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO). Another encounter on July 15 in Doda districts Desa forests led to the deaths of four soldiers, including a Captain.PM Modis stern warning to PakistanAmid these tensions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Kargil War Memorial in Ladakh on July 26, marking the 25th anniversary of Indias victory in the Kargil War against Pakistan. During his visit, he issued a strong warning to Pakistan, stating that their nefarious plans would not succeed.Pakistan faced defeat whenever it carried out any misadventure. It has not learned any lessons from history. Today I am speaking from a place where the masters of terror can hear my voice directly. I want to tell these patrons of terrorism that their nefarious intentions will never succeed…our soldiers will crush terrorism with full force, and the enemy will be given a befitting reply, the Prime Minister asserted in his address.
