Firing Erupts in J&K Ahead of Republic Day, Indian Army Retaliates

Srinagar (The Uttam Hindu): A day before Republic Day, there are reports of firing after suspicious movement in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir. After which the security forces launched a search operation.

At the same time, security forces launched a search operation after suspicious persons were seen in the forests of Dhanu Parol and Sachhair. Alert is still on in the area. CRPF, Police, SOG and Army personnel were also involved in the operation. Search operations are being hindered due to fog in the forest. This week, ADGP Anand Jain along with senior police officers visited the district's check posts as well as the border areas and instructed to tighten the security arrangements. At that time it was told that security arrangements are being tightened in view of Republic Day as well as VVIP movement.