In Jammu and Kashmir, security forces have launched an extensive search operation in different villages of Rajouri district after reports of suspicious movement.

Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that joint teams of 49 Rashtriya Rifles of the Army and the Special Operations Group of J&K Police launched cordon-and-search operations in several villages between the Thanna Mandi and Manjkote subdivisions of the district around midnight, which are still underway. Acting on the reports, joint teams of the 49 Rashtriya Rifles, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Special Operations Group cordoned off the area during the midnight hours. The operation was resumed with the first light of day, with aggressive searches underway in areas including Behrote Gali.

More details are awaited…