Security forces launch search operation in J-K’s Poonch after suspicious movement

Security guard, who was on duty near a tunnel under construction, noticed suspicious movement and fired four rounds of fire as precautionary measure

PTI

Mendhar/Jammu, Updated At : 11:17 AM Aug 11, 2026 IST

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Security forces on Tuesday launched a massive joint search operation in the Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district after noticing suspicious movement near a tunnel under construction, officials said.

A security guard, who was on duty at the construction site, noticed the suspicious movement and fired three to four rounds of fire as a precautionary measure.

No loss of life or damage to property has been reported so far, the officials said. Following the incident, a joint search operation was launched around 6 am by personnel of police, special operation group and CRPF in the forest areas of Bhatadurian, Sangiot and adjoining areas, they said.

Further details are awaited, they said.

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Security forces launch search operation in J-K’s Poonch after suspicious movement

Security guard, who was on duty near a tunnel under construction, noticed suspicious movement and fired four rounds of fire as precautionary measure

PTI

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