On Sunday night, two individuals suspected of terrorist activities were captured on CCTV cameras in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri district, Jammu & Kashmir. The video quickly went viral on social platforms, prompting the Indian Army, Jammu & Kashmir Police’s Special Operations Group (SOG), and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) to execute a coordinated cordon‑and‑search mission.

Operation Sheruwali Expands

The raid is part of the ongoing Operation Sheruwali, a joint combing operation that began on May 23 in the forested Dorimal‑Gambhir‑Mughlan belt of the Manjakote sector. The operation targets a small, elusive cell of two to three ultra‑radical militants. Officials said teams fanned out across Bhanghai Top and neighboring villages to track the suspects.

Drone Discovery in Samba

In a separate incident, a resident of Chak Salaria in Samba district stumbled upon an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in an agricultural field near Devak early Tuesday. He alerted the nearest army unit, which promptly secured the drone for forensic examination. Analysts are evaluating its payload capacity, communication protocols, and possible cross‑border origins.

Implications and Next Steps

Both the CCTV breakthrough and the drone seizure underscore heightened vigilance by security agencies in the region. If the UAV is linked to foreign actors, it could signal a new dimension of cross‑border espionage, potentially involving neighboring states. The ongoing search in Thanamandi aims to neutralize any remaining militant elements and restore confidence among local residents.

Authorities continue to liaise with intelligence agencies to gather further intelligence and ensure rapid response to any emerging threats.