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Satellite phone signal triggers high alert in J&K’s Samba
A satellite phone signal has triggered a high alert in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting security forces to launch a search operation in the area. The signal was detected near…
A satellite phone signal has triggered a high alert in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, prompting security forces to launch a search operation in the area. The signal was detected near the forest and hillocks around Sumb, which lies along the Basantar River and provides access towards the International Border with Pakistan.
Drones have been deployed for aerial surveillance of the forest and surrounding terrain. Security has also been stepped up along routes leading to Sumb. The operation is ongoing, with no further details immediately available.
Indian Opinion Analysis
Samba district, located along the International Border in Jammu region, has seen periodic infiltration attempts from Pakistan. Satellite phone signals are rare in this area, making any detection a trigger for security agencies. The use of drones for aerial surveillance is now standard in such operations, replacing slower ground searches. The search will likely continue until the source of the signal is located or ruled out, with the next 24 to 48 hours being critical.
Source: ndtv.com
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