Massive searches underway in Rajouri & Poonch; 3 suspects detained

A joint team of the Army, CRPF, and police conducted massive search operations in the forests of Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir. They were prompted by suspicious movement in the areas. Three suspects were detained for questioning from Rajouri's Bahrote-Budhal area. The search operations covered various locations including Muradpur, Bathuni, Ghai Bhawal, Tatta Pani, Ghambir Mughlan, Rajdhani-Thanamandi, Gursai, Jabranwali Gali, Saruti, and Ari villages. The twin frontier districts of Rajouri and Poonch have seen an increase in terror activities, with recent casualties on both sides.