Security forces initiated a large-scale search operation on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after receiving intelligence about suspicious activity in the Rajbagh sector of Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir. This immediate response follows concerns over potential infiltrations or unusual movements in the sensitive border region.
The operation is a joint effort between the local police and the Border Security Force (BSF), focusing on the area along the Ujh river, particularly near Jhathana village, which lies close to the International Border. Officials confirmed that locals reported seeing three suspected individuals, one of whom was noted carrying a heavy backpack, which raised alarms.
Joint search parties were swiftly deployed and have been conducting a thorough combing operation since early morning. Although no suspects have been apprehended so far, investigators have confirmed the presence of footprints, validating the reports of unauthorized movement in the area.
The extensive search remains ongoing as authorities work to ensure the security of the region and ascertain the nature of the suspicious activity reported by vigilant residents.