Multi-District Search Operation Launched in Jammu Region After Suspected Movement
Udhampur, Aug 18, KNT: Security forces launched coordinated search operations across parts of Udhampur, Reasi and Kathua districts following separate reports of suspected persons’ movement, officials said on Tuesday.
In Udhampur, a joint team of police and the CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation in Talot village after two persons were reportedly noticed in the area late Monday night.
Officials said the two suspected persons, who were wearing shawls, knocked repeatedly at the residence of Prakash Chand and asked for food. The residents did not open the door and alerted security forces after the duo left the area towards Khuban.
The information prompted the deployment of joint police and CRPF teams, which subsequently cordoned the area and launched searches to trace the two persons.
Security forces also carried out searches in the Sadini forests of Reasi following reports of suspected movement there.
In Kathua, searches were conducted in several villages near the International Border in the Hiranagar sector as part of the security operation.
The simultaneous searches in the three districts come amid heightened surveillance in areas where security agencies have received reports of suspected movement.
Officials said search operations were continuing and further details would be known as the operations progress. [KNT]
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