Pir Chunnbal: Security forces launch operation in Jhelum

JHELUM: Security forces have once again launched a search operation against suspected terrorists in the Pir Chunbbal area of Pind Dadan tehsil, about 25 kilometres from Jhelum district headquarters, Express 24/7 reported on Wednesday.

Sources said that security forces had cordoned off the Pir Chunnbal area and the elite force had been deployed.

Eight sections of the elite force will be conducting a search operation and checkposts have been set up in the area.

Regional Police Officer (RPO) Rawalpindi Captain Zubair said that the elite force will remain deployed in the area till further orders.

A Joint Investigation Team (JIT) has also been formed to conduct an inquiry into the death of five security personnel in the area. Sources said the investigation team comprises of the police, members of the Anti-Terrorism department, intelligence and Army personnel.

Security forces had earlier launched an operation against suspected terrorists in the area that ended the same day, as law enforcers were unable to capture the men responsible for the killing of four intelligence operatives and their local informant on Friday.

At least three suspects were arrested, including the operator of a public telephone office, though it is unclear how they are connected to the case.

Two collaborators, as well as 30-odd militants involved in Friday’s incident were earlier reported to be still at large.