J&K’s Rajouri: Army opens fire after suspicious movement near LoC; massive search operation under way | India News

Army troops opened fire after detecting suspicious movement in a forward area near the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district on Tuesday, as security forces launched extensive search operations across more than a dozen locations in Poonch, Samba, and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir, PTI reported citing officials.The troops spotted the movement of three to four individuals using thick forest cover in the Chingus area of the Kiri sector, prompting them to fire more than two dozen rounds and conduct a search operation, deploying drones to scan the area. However, despite the efforts, the officials said that no trace was found of the suspected people.They further added that based on the information of the suspicious movement, joint teams of the special operations group, CRPF, and Rashtriya Rifles began searches in over a dozen areas of Poonch district, including Surankote and Mendhar, from around 6 am.The operation was conducted across locations like Sari, Pathankhor, Chandimarh and Kallar-Gursai, though no arrests were reported.In Kathua and Samba districts, police assisted by paramilitary forces searched villages close to the international border, including Bein Nullah, Chak Dhulma, and Chakra.Meanwhile, with the Amarnath Yatra set to begin on July 3, senior superintendent of police, Udhampur, Amod Nagpure, chaired a detailed briefing for officers assigned to the pilgrimage route.A police spokesperson informed that the session focused on strengthening security at vulnerable points, particularly along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, along with ensuring smooth traffic management and preparing contingency plans for any emergency situations.He added that officers were directed to extend timely support to pilgrims and maintain close coordination with disaster management teams. The SSP also highlighted the importance of community engagement, real-time surveillance, and prompt reporting of any suspicious activity to ensure a safe and smooth pilgrimage.