Police said that the sentry noticed some suspicious movement in Song area of Basantgarh in Udhampur district.
"After noticing suspicious movement the sentry opened fire towards the tree line," an officer said.
He said there was no attack on the forces as is being circulated on some social media.
"People should avoid circulating unverified posts," the official said.
For the last three days, a massive search operation has been going on in Kathua district after an attack in which five Army soldiers were martyred and five others were injured.
Security forces have also increased deployment in forest areas of Udhampur, Reasi, Ramban and Doda districts of Jammu division.
"After noticing suspicious movement the sentry opened fire towards the tree line," an officer said.
He said there was no attack on the forces as is being circulated on some social media.
"People should avoid circulating unverified posts," the official said.
For the last three days, a massive search operation has been going on in Kathua district after an attack in which five Army soldiers were martyred and five others were injured.
Security forces have also increased deployment in forest areas of Udhampur, Reasi, Ramban and Doda districts of Jammu division.
