Search operation launched in Reasi after suspicious movement alert

A massive search operation was launched in forest area of Reasi district after reports of suspected movement of terrorists was received by the security forces.

Acting on information that a woman spotted two suspected persons in Bhaga area of the district Wednesday night, a joint search operation was launched in the forest belt, they said.

The operation is being carried out by a joint team security forces with aerial support, they said.

Security forces also continued their search operation in Kathua district for the second day after a woman reported suspicious movement of two persons on Wednesday, officials said.

The joint search operation by police and paramilitary forces was underway in Gaghwal and its adjoining areas, they said.

A local woman told police that two persons wearing Army uniforms came to her home and asked for water before leaving, saying they were returning to their “camp,” the officials said.