Samba, Feb 2, KNT: The Army on Monday cordoned off an MES building in the Bari Brahmana area of Samba district after locals alerted security forces about the presence of two suspicious individuals wearing army-style clothing, officials said.
According to officials, locals noticed the movement of two unidentified persons in army uniform-like attire near the MES building and immediately informed the authorities. Acting on the information, Army personnel rushed to the spot and sealed the area as a precautionary measure.
Sources said 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.
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Officials said the prompt information provided by locals helped security forces respond swiftly. The operation was ongoing at the time of filing this report, and further details are awaited, officials added. [KNT]
