Damaged police uniform found in Kathua, security forces launch border searches

Security forces launched search operations in border areas of Jammu and Kathua districts after a damaged police uniform and other belongings were found abandoned in a village in Kathua, officials said on Thursday.

The recovery was made during a search operation at Bana Chak village, where security personnel found a damaged police uniform, boots and a rucksack.

The discovery raised security concerns, prompting forces to intensify searches in the surrounding areas to determine the circumstances under which the items had been abandoned.

𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀

Officials said security personnel conducted searches in and around Bana Chak village following the recovery of the abandoned belongings.

The origin of the police uniform and the identity of the person who may have used the recovered items were not immediately known.

Security forces also carried out search operations along the International Border (IB) in Jammu district as part of precautionary measures.

𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆

Officials said security personnel were examining the circumstances surrounding the discovery of the uniform, boots and rucksack.

There was no immediate confirmation of whether the recovered items were linked to any suspicious activity or movement along the border.

No arrests or encounters were reported in connection with the searches, while further details were awaited from security officials.