Jammu

Search operation underway at Kathua’s Hiranagar after loud explosion was heard

KATHUA — Soon after the loud explosion was heard near Border Police Post Sanyal in Hiranagar Police jurisdiction, a massive search operation was launched by security forces in the area last night.

Quoting sources, news agency KDC reported that the loud explosion was heard near Border Police Post Sanyal at International border in the jurisdiction of Police Station Hiranagar, after which police and other security forces rushed to the spot and cordoned off entire area.

A blast has been heard near International Border in the police jurisdiction of Hiranagar and Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Kathua is proceeding to the spot, KDC quoted a police official while confirming the incident.

He said, exact nature of the blast can be known once investigations are completed.