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Operation
Sarp Vinash was launched by Romeo Force of Rashtriya Rifles in the
Hill Kaka in Surankot, Jammu. Surankot region is devoid of any
developmental activity. It has become an ideal terrain for the
militants to continue its activities. The area lying towards the west
of the Pir Panjal ridge is remote and rugged, with dense forests and
is snow - bound till April.
The
terrain came into focus after a surrendered terrorist revealed that
some terrorists were hiding in bunkers on the Hill Kaka top. The well
planned anti-terrorist operation named Sarp Vinash was launched in
April, last. The operation began with the construction of three
helipads in the region to cater logistic support.
According
to Maj Gen Hardev Lidder, GOC, Romeo Force, Rashtriya Rifles, an
aerial survey was undertaken by a recee helicopter in the Hill Kaka
area that traced foot steps in the snow on a hill top. Then, the Army
started clearing the Hill Kaka area and killed thirteen terrorists
around Point 3680. It also carried out massive search operations in
and around the area.
When
the operation picked up momentum, Romeo Force achieved success in
recovering diaries, cell phones, large quantity of arms and
ammunitions, medical kits and ration from the hide-outs. Sixty-five
terrorists have been killed so far and over 90 hideouts have been
destroyed. Weapons like recoilless rifles, rocket propelled grenades,
light machine guns and AK-47 rifles have been seized.
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ML Arora
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