A brief stop by suspected terrorists at a village home in Udhampur district has triggered an extensive security response, with police and central forces launching wide-ranging cordon and search operations across the region.
According to security officials, two unidentified militants reportedly entered a house in a village under Majalta tehsil on Saturday evening and took food before fleeing into nearby forested terrain. The sighting has raised concerns as the location lies nearly five kilometres from the site of a recent encounter between security forces and terrorists earlier this week.
On Monday evening, police and other security personnel had clashed with militants in the same district. During that encounter, a policeman was killed, while the attackers managed to escape under the cover of darkness and dense vegetation. The latest incident has strengthened suspicions that the same group may still be operating in the area.
Following the villagers&rsquo; alert, security forces swiftly cordoned off the area and began combing operations from multiple directions, focusing on forest belts, mountain routes and possible escape corridors. Additional checkpoints have been set up, and night patrols intensified to prevent the militants from slipping further inland.
Officials said the operation is part of a broader anti-infiltration drive currently underway across vulnerable stretches, from border areas to interior forest zones. With winter fog and difficult terrain aiding movement, forces are on high alert to thwart any attempts by militants to exploit gaps along the Line of Control and surrounding regions.
Security agencies have also stepped up coordination with local police and intelligence units, while urging villagers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement immediately. Authorities stressed that civilian safety remains a priority as operations continue.
The incident underscores the persistent security challenges in the Jammu region and the critical role of timely local inputs in counter-terror operations, as forces work to track down the militants and prevent further attacks.

Udhampur Terror Alert Trigger Major Security Sweep

Suspected militants’ food stop near encounter site leads to intensified search

Udhampur Terror Alert Trigger Major Security Sweep

Suspected militants’ food stop near encounter site leads to intensified search

December 21, 2025 | 19:16 IST