Srinagar, Oct 8: The Army on Wednesday launched a search operation in the dense Gadool forests of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district after two of its elite paratroopers went missing during a counter-insurgency operation on Tuesday night.

Sources in the security establishment said that the missing personnel belong to an elite Para (Special Forces) unit and were part of a combing operation in the remote forested area of Kokernag, which has previously witnessed intense encounters with terrorists.

The soldiers reportedly lost contact with their unit late Tuesday evening.

The operation area is known for its unforgiving topography – steep slopes, deep gorges, and thick foliage that severely restrict visibility and movement.

“It is one of the most challenging terrains to operate in. A slight m

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