Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Apr 13: Security forces on Monday launched a search operation in several border areas of Rajbagh and Ramkote in Kathua district following information about suspicious movement of suspected terrorists.
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The suspicious movement of two armed persons, also carrying heavy backpacks, was reported from Soffain village towards Ambanall forest side in Rajbagh area this morning, the officials said.
They said police assisted by Army and CRPF started a search and cordon operation immediately after getting the information, which was continuing when last reports were received, but there was no trace of the suspected terrorists.
Group of local police along with CRPF also launched a search operation at Panjtirthi, Bhini Nallah, Barota, Aglidhar and adjoining areas in Ramkote sector of Kathua around 12.15 pm.
Meanwhile, police and army are also continuing searches for the second day in SIDCO forest area nearby Samba district, which was launched early Sunday after two suspected persons were noticed moving under the cover of darkness.
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