Jammu, 2 June (H.S.): Security forces on Monday launched a search operation near a forest area in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district after suspicious movement was detected, officials said.

The operation was launched after a civilian spotted three suspected persons in Saladhi area of Hiranagar, they said.

A joint operation team is engaged in the search, and vigilance has been intensified in the area and along the highway, they added.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar