Search Operation Launched After Suspicious Movement Detected In JK's Kathua

On December 3, one terrorist was killed during an encounter with security forces in Srinagar's Dachigam forest.

A search operation was launched in the Hiranagar town area of Kathua district following suspicious movement of three persons on Sunday, officials said.

Speaking to reporters, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua Shobhit Saxena said that since Saturday night, a joint operation has been carried out to search the area in collaboration with the Army, Special Operations Group (SOG), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other agencies.

Aerial surveillance is also being done, SSP Kathua Shobhit Saxena added.