Security has been beefed up in the Shikari area of Reasi district in Jammu and Kashmir after an encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists on Friday.
Security forces recovered arms, ammunition, and explosives during a joint operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district on Wednesday, the Army said.
Ahead of legislative assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, security measures have been beefed up in the Rajouri region of the union territory to create a safe and fear-free environment for voters to cast their votes during the polls.
In December last year, the Supreme Court directed the central government to conclude the election process in the Union territory by September 30, 2024.
Security forces launched a search operation following a brief exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar on Sunday, police said.
A group of two to three armed personnel coming from Pakistan side crossed the Line of Control and fired on a forward Army post from close proximity while taking advantage of bad weather and poor visibility in Machhal Sector in Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara district.
Security measures have been increased, and vehicles are being inspected on the Jammu-Akhnoor highway as a search operation is being carried out in Akhnoor after locals reported sighting an unidentified person in the area.