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Army Cordon in Samba After Suspicious Men Spotted Near MES Building

The Indian Army swiftly cordoned off a Military Engineering Service building in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district following a local alert about two suspicious individuals spotted in army-like uniforms. A search operation was immediately launched to verify the individuals' credentials and eliminate any potential security threat, with movement in the area temporarily restricted. The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in the border district, which faces threats from drone incursions and infiltration attempts from across the border. Officials have stated the operation is ongoing, with further details awaited.

Key Points: Army Cordon in J&K's Samba After Suspicious Sighting

  • Army cordons MES building in Samba
  • Locals alert about two suspicious men in uniform
  • Search operation launched for security threat
  • Area sealed, movement restricted
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Army cordons off MES building in J&K's Samba after 'suspicious men' spotted

Army seals MES building in Samba, J&K, after locals report two suspicious individuals in army-like uniforms. Search operation underway.

"Acting swiftly on the information, Army personnel rushed to the spot and sealed the area as a precautionary measure. - Official"

Jammu, Feb 2

The army on Monday cordoned off a building of the Military Engineering Service in J&K's Samba district after being alerted about the presence of two suspicious individuals wearing army uniforms.

Officials said locals noticed the movement of two unidentified persons in army uniform-like attire near the MES building in the Bari Brahmana area and immediately informed the authorities.

"Acting swiftly on the information, Army personnel rushed to the spot and sealed the area as a precautionary measure. A search operation was launched in and around the MES premises to verify the credentials of the individuals and rule out any security threat. Additional security measures were put in place, and movement around the area was temporarily restricted during the operation," an official said, adding that prompt information provided by locals helped security forces respond swiftly.

"The operation is going on, and further details are awaited," the official said.

The international border is in the Samba district with the Border Security Force (BSF) deployed to guard it.

Drones carrying payloads of arms/ammunition, drugs, and cash are used by terrorist outfits with the help of Pakistan's ISI to sustain terrorism in J&K.

These drones are fired at by the Indian armed forces, and most of the time, they are forced to withdraw back into the Pakistani side of the border.

Hi-tech anti-drone equipment is used by the BSF to tackle the menace of drones operated from the Pakistani side.

Occasionally, some terrorists have managed to sneak into the Indian side of the international border under the cover of firing by the Pakistani Rangers. At times, tunnels dug from the other side have been discovered by the BSF.

Drones to support terrorism and attempts at infiltration are also made by the terrorists on the Line of Control (LoC) in J&K.

The LoC is guarded by the army and is situated in Baramulla, Kupwara, and Bandipora in the Kashmir Valley, as well as the Poonch, Rajouri and Jammu (partly) districts of J&K's Jammu region.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The swift action by the army is commendable. It's a tense situation, but reading about the hi-tech anti-drone measures and constant vigilance is somewhat reassuring. Hope the search concludes peacefully.
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Aditya G
This is a serious matter. Impersonating army personnel is a classic tactic. The article rightly points out the drone and tunnel threats from across the border. Our forces are dealing with a multi-front hybrid threat. Stay strong, Jawans.
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Priyanka N
While I appreciate the security response, I do hope the restrictions on movement for locals were as minimal as possible. Life in border districts is already challenging. A respectful request to authorities to always balance security with civilian convenience.
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Michael C
The technological aspect is fascinating. Using hi-tech to counter drone menace shows how modern warfare has evolved. Kudos to the BSF and Army for adapting. The detail about the locals informing first is the real key takeaway here.
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Kavya N
It's a constant game of cat and mouse on that border. Drones, tunnels, impersonators... the threats are relentless. Makes you truly grateful for the 24/7 watch our forces keep. Jai Hind.

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