The authorities of J&K UT has ordered temporary suspension of mobile data services, including 2G, 3G, 4G and 5G, in certain areas of Kishtwar district as a precautionary security measure.
Mobile connectivity has been suspended in Singhpora, Chingam & Chatroo areas of Kishtwar where gunfights were recently witnessed between the security forces and Pakistani terrorists.
The Indian Army and other security forces have launched a combing operation in the forests of Kishtwar to flush out the hiding terrorists.
Meanwhile, Lt General Pratik Sharma, Army Commander Northern Command, chaired a comprehensive joint Security Review Meeting with key stakeholders at Nagrota, to assess the evolving security dynamics in the region.
The forum discussed seamless synergy in Operations, joint combat readiness and strengthening of the Counter Terrorism grid.
Modalities for heightened alertness were also formulated, leveraging all available resources in the region.