Search operation launched in J&K's Poonch forests after suspicious movement
Security forces have launched a joint search operation in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir following reports of suspicious movement near a construction site. No casualties or property damage have been reported as the operation continues in the forest areas.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing security sensitivities and the high-alert status of infrastructure projects in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
Security forces on Tuesday (August 11, 2026) launched a massive joint search operation in the Mendhar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district after noticing suspicious movement near a tunnel under construction, officials said.
A security guard, who was on duty at the construction site, noticed the suspicious movement and fired three to four rounds of fire as a precautionary measure.
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