Joint search operation launched near IB in Kathua

A joint search operation was launched by security forces in the Kandi area close to International Border (IB) in Kathua district of Jammu division after locals reported suspicious movement of a group.

The area is known for infiltration by Pakistani terrorists as they sneak into this side of the border to move towards other areas in the region.

The police, Army and CRPF were involved in the operation that scanned the entire area of thick vegetation. Many areas in Hiranagar close to the border were searched by the security forces in which sniffer dogs and drones were also used.

A senior police official said after the police got information about the movements of suspected terrorists late on Saturday, an operation was launched to detect the same. However, till Sunday evening, nothing suspicious was found by the security forces in the area.