Army plans to further strengthen troops presence in Poonch-Rajouri sector

Amid the recent increase in attacks on its troops, the Indian Army is now planning to increase the number of troops in the Poonch-Rajouri sector to curb the activities of the Pakistani terrorists there, sources said on Monday.

“An additional brigade-size formation had been moved into the area a few months ago. It is planned that another brigade will come there along with a few other units to support counter-terrorist operations,” sources in the Army informed ANI.The move is expected to strengthen the counter-terrorist grid in the area and increase the confidence of the local population.