Udhampur, Aug 18: Security forces launched coordinated search operations across parts of Udhampur, Reasi and Kathua districts following separate reports of suspected movement, officials said on Tuesday.

In Udhampur, a joint team of police and the CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation in Talot village after two persons were reportedly noticed in the area late Monday night.

Officials said the two suspected persons, who were wearing shawls, allegedly knocked repeatedly at the residence of Prakash Chand and asked for food. The residents did not open the door and alerted security forces after the duo left the area towards Khuban.

Following the information, joint police and CRPF teams were deployed in the area. The forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the two persons.

Security forces also conducted searches in the Sadini forests of Reasi following reports of suspected movement in the area.

In Kathua, searches were carried out in several villages near the International Border in the Hiranagar sector as part of the ongoing security operation.

The simultaneous searches across the three districts come amid heightened surveillance following reports of suspected movement in the respective areas.

Officials said the search operations were continuing and further details would emerge as the operations progress.