Massive search operation along International Border in JK's Kathua

Security forces on Sunday carried out a massive search operation along International Border (IB) in Hiaranagar sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district following information about movement of suspected persons, officials said.

Army, BSF, CRPF and Police launched joint search operation in sector, including areas along Jammu-Pathankot highway, officials said.

This was for third time in a week that security forces searched area which has been witnessing intermittent shelling from Pakistan.

Last week, security forces carried out a massive combing operation in entire border belt along IB in Jammu, Samba and Kathua districts but one was arrested.

"Local residents have reported suspicious movement, prompting searches. We are maintaining our guard to scuttle any attempt by terrorists to enter into this side from across border,” a senior security official said.