Security beefed up in Jammu after report on suspicious activity near school

Jammu, Aug 12: Security personnel launched a search operation on Friday in Kunjwani area here after receiving information about suspicious activity of two people near a school premises.

Students were evacuated from Carmel Convent as precautionary measure after police received information about suspicious activity of two people.

Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) of the army and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the police conducted the search operation.

"The SOG conducted the search while the QRTs stood by in readiness," he said. "The operation was started to re-assure the locals and sanitize the area."

All sensitive installations in and around Jammu city have been put on high alert ahead of the country's Independence Day on August 15.

Jammu: Security increased outside Carmel Convent School after police received info of suspicious movement of 2 ppl. pic.twitter.com/6XIB7kaZGA

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Jammu: As precautionary measure,children have been asked to leave Carmel Convent School premises. Search op underway pic.twitter.com/gQNH1IpqiP

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Enhanced security outside Jammu Carmel convent school following information given by local. Children, students safe. pic.twitter.com/BVPJYgjuPY

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Jammu: Orderly evacuation as precautionary measure conducted in Carmel Convent school following info given by local. pic.twitter.com/cPX3tKhjA8

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Evacuation as precautionary measure conducted in Jammu school following info given by local. Students, teachers safe pic.twitter.com/HZ39FCFmUG

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(With inputs from IANS)