Panic gripped Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district after two unidentified men in army-style uniforms were seen prowling near an MES building on Monday. Alert locals wasted no time in notifying security forces, leading to a full-scale lockdown of the area.
Eyewitnesses in Bari Brahmana reported the suspicious movement, triggering an rapid deployment of troops. The MES premises and surrounding zones were sealed off, with search teams combing every corner for the fugitives.
Extra security measures, including movement curbs, have been enforced temporarily. An officer highlighted how local cooperation allowed forces to gain control swiftly. The manhunt persists amid heightened caution.
Bordering Pakistan, Samba faces constant threats from ISI-supported terror outfits using drones for smuggling weapons and drugs. BSF’s high-tech countermeasures have downed many such attempts, while tunnels and gunfire-assisted infiltrations have been thwarted repeatedly.
The LoC sees parallel threats, with army units in Poonch, Rajouri, and north Kashmir districts countering drone incursions and sleeper cell activations. This latest alert reinforces the need for unyielding vigilance in these volatile frontiers.
As investigations deepen, the incident serves as a stark reminder of evolving terror tactics and the vital synergy between civilians and security apparatus in safeguarding the region.