Tense Stand-Off: Security Forces in Action in Poonch

In Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district, security forces and police commenced a cordon-and-search operation following reports of suspected terrorist movement. Intelligence inputs indicated suspicious activity in Dera Ki Gali-Bafliaz area, where three armed men were seen. A brief firefight occurred, and the region is now heavily cordoned.

Security forces and police launched a cordon-and-search operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Friday following reports of movement of suspected terrorists, officials said.

They said there were intelligence inputs about suspicious movement in the Dera Ki Gali-Bafliaz area of the district.

According to sources, around three armed men were spotted in the area and there was a brief exchange of fire between the suspected terrorists and security personnel.

A senior police officer said the entire region around the identified location has been cordoned off and the search operation is underway.