Search Operation Launched in Kathua After Suspected Terrorist Satellite Communication Intercepted

Security Forces are conducting a massive search operation in the Dayalachak area of Kathua after security agencies intercepted suspicious satellite communication believed to be linked to terrorists. The intercept was made by Indian Army yesterday evening after which joint forces launched the operations.

Sources have confirmed Republic World that the intercepted frequency, identified as “Ultra Satellite Communication,” was picked up earlier this evening from two locations in the outskirts of Kathua. "This mode of communication is frequently used by terrorists to stay in touch with their handlers across the border. There have been past incidents of terrorists using Ultra to stay connected for directions from handlers in Pakistan," he added.

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The communication was intercepted hours after Indian Army vehicle was fired upon by suspected terrorists in Sunderbani area of Rajouri, however any link between the incident have been ruled out by the officials. "We are trying to ascertain if Ultra communication was made to get directions from handlers or it was done so as to convoy arrival of new group from International Border; all agencies are working jointly," official added.

Security agencies intercepted this communication from two different hubs in Kathua where such communications were detected. Joint forces, including the Army, police, and intelligence agencies, have cordoned off the area and are conducting extensive searches to trace any potential threat.

Yesterday afternoon, An Army vehicle moving through Phal village in Sunderbani sector of Rajouri district came under fire from suspected terrorists hiding in the nearby forest. Troops immediately retaliated, and additional reinforcements, including paramilitary forces and police, rushed to the area, launching a joint cordon and search operation. This area has historically been an infiltration route. The attack occurred just hours after troops fired upon suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Keri Battal, Akhnoor sector, where a search operation was already underway. Earlier this month, an Army Captain and a soldier lost their lives in an IED explosion in Keri Battal. No casualties were reported in either incident.