Jammu: Security forces conducted extensive search operations on Tuesday in parts of Udhampur, Reasi and Kathua districts of Jammu and Kashmir after reports of suspicious movement, officials said.
Incident in Talot village triggers searches
According to police sources, the sequence of events began late on Monday night in Talot village of Udhampur district, when two men, described by residents as wearing shawls, allegedly knocked on the door of a local resident, Prakash Chand, and sought food. The occupants did not respond despite repeated knocks, and the two men subsequently left the area towards Khuban.
After the residents alerted security agencies, joint teams of the police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) reached the village and launched a cordon-and-search operation, officials said. The searches were continuing at the time of reporting.
Searches in Reasi and Kathua
Separate operations were mounted in the Sadini forests of Reasi and in villages close to the International Border in Kathua’s Hiranagar sector, officials added. Security teams said they were acting on inputs of unusual or unverified movement in these locations and were sweeping areas considered vulnerable.
No arrests, encounters or recoveries were reported in the initial phase of the operations, and officials said searches were ongoing in locations where information had been received. Local police stations have been kept informed and additional patrolling has been ordered in sensitive stretches.
Operational details and immediate impact
Authorities have not released further details about the identity of the two men or any specific intelligence that prompted the multi-district response. The joint deployments were described as precautionary and aimed at preventing any untoward incident by promptly verifying suspicious activity reported by residents.
- Location of initial sighting: Talot village, Udhampur district
- Who responded: Police and CRPF teams
- Other areas searched: Sadini forests (Reasi) and villages near IB in Hiranagar (Kathua)
- Status: Searches continuing, no official confirmation of arrests or seizures
Local residents said heightened patrolling and frisking were seen in the early hours after the report from Talot village. Officials urged people to remain calm and to report any suspicious movement promptly to the nearest police station or security post.
| District | Location | Reported activity |
|---|---|---|
| Udhampur | Talot village | Two men knocked seeking food; moved towards Khuban |
| Reasi | Sadini forests | Searches following reports of movement |
| Kathua | Villages near IB, Hiranagar sector | Searches near International Border |
Background and context
Jammu region periodically witnesses security operations in response to leads or reports of suspicious activity, particularly in forested tracts and border-adjacent villages. The presence of multiple security agencies, including the police and CRPF, is routine for cordon-and-search operations intended to validate information and deter infiltration or militant movement.
Officials typically maintain that rapid mobilisation and area sanitisation are essential to address potential threats and to reassure local populations. In this instance, officials said the joint teams were following standard operating procedures while keeping local communities informed through police channels.
Authorities asked residents to cooperate with searches and to avoid speculating about the identity or motives of the individuals reported in Talot village until investigations establish facts.
Further updates are expected as searches conclude and the police release more information on findings, if any. Meanwhile, security forces said they would continue targeted patrolling and checks in nearby sectors.
Reported by local officials and security sources.
