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Kathua Cordon-and-Search Launched After Eyewitness Reports Two Armed Men

Police sealed parts of Rajbagh following a late-night tip from a local witness.

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Overview

  • Officials said the first alert was issued around 9:45 p.m. after a report from the Jakhol area on Thursday night.
  • The eyewitness described two unidentified men dressed in black and carrying weapons, with no backpacks seen.
  • Jammu and Kashmir Police, assisted by security personnel, conducted door-to-door checks and sealed the locality.
  • Reinforcements were positioned in sensitive pockets as the search continued into the night and through Friday in Juthalba.
  • Authorities reported no arrests or confirmed identification of the suspects at the latest update.