KATHUA, Aug. 22 -- Security forces launched a massive search operation in Juthana area of Rajbagh in Kathua district late Thursday night after locals reported the presence of two suspected armed individuals.

According to official sources, the first alert was sounded around 9:45 p.m. when police received information from a local eyewitness in Jakhol area. The witness claimed to have seen two unidentified men, dressed in black and carrying weapons, moving in the locality around 9:30 p.m. However, no backpacks were noticed with them.

Soon after receiving the input, Jammu and Kashmir Police, assisted by security forces, rushed to the area and launched a cordon-and-search operation to track down the suspects. The locality was sealed off, and d...