Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday refuted reports claiming a terrorist attack on a security post in the highlands of Udhampur district, saying a sentry on guard duty opened fire as a precautionary measure after noticing some suspicious activity. .
Officials said the sentry fired a few rounds in the air at around 8 pm and the area was later searched but nothing was found.
“A sentry opened fire as a precautionary measure after noticing suspicious activity in Song area of Basantgarh. Police said in a brief statement tonight that, contrary to reports circulating on social media, there was no attack.
The public is advised to avoid spreading "unverified information", the police said.
Security forces are engaged in a massive combing and combing operation in Basantgarh, which connects Udhampur with Kathua district, where a deadly attack on an Army patrol took place on Monday, killing five soldiers and injuring as many .
Officials said the sentry fired a few rounds in the air at around 8 pm and the area was later searched but nothing was found.
“A sentry opened fire as a precautionary measure after noticing suspicious activity in Song area of Basantgarh. Police said in a brief statement tonight that, contrary to reports circulating on social media, there was no attack.
The public is advised to avoid spreading "unverified information", the police said.
Security forces are engaged in a massive combing and combing operation in Basantgarh, which connects Udhampur with Kathua district, where a deadly attack on an Army patrol took place on Monday, killing five soldiers and injuring as many .
