Overview
- Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army, and other agencies moved into the Kogh forest belt in Billawar following reports of suspicious activity.
- SSP Kathua and the SP Operations are on site to supervise the cordon-and-search effort.
- Forces are combing the hilly, densely forested terrain to prevent infiltration and identify any potential hideouts.
- Officials have not reported any contacts, arrests, or casualties, and the operation remains underway.
- The stepped-up response follows a September incident in the Billawar belt in which three civilians were found dead near Lohai Malhar after going missing.