Search launched in Kathua after suspected movement noticed

Jammu, Jul 16: Security forces have launched a search operation along the Hiranagar forward area of Kathua district after a villager reported the movement of two suspected persons on Tuesday night, officials said.

Hiranagar falls along the International Border (IB) in the Jammu district and has seen several encounters in the past.

The operation was ongoing when reports last came from the area. So far, there has been no trace of the suspected persons, who are said to have asked the man to guide them to some place, they said. A villager was reportedly intercepted by two suspected persons near the Kandi area of the border belt of Hiranagar on Tuesday night and accordingly informed police.