Security forces held search operations in Jammu and Kashmir

Security forces have launched an operation to search two suspects, who were reportedly in army uniforms and heavily armed, in Sudhmahadev area of Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district.

Army along with CRPF and J&K Police has started the search operation in Sudhmahadev and adjoining areas of the district, police said.

As per reports shared by a security official, two suspect in army dress, who were heavily armed, reached Chowka Nallaha on Sudhmahadev and Mantalai road and inquired about the way to Patnitop.

Later, they asked some villagers to manage a private vehicle for them but the locals got suspicious about their behaviour and language. They immediately informed police, but in the meantime both of them disappeared from the Chowk nallaha area, he said.

The security forces have started search operation in the area but were not able to trace them. The operation was stopped in the late evening, but started again in the wee hours, he said.

Forces are facing dificulty to sanitize the area as it is covered with maize crop and tall grass, he added.