Wireless communication picked up; search operation launched in J&K's Samba

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A search operation was launched in Samba, Jammu and Kashmir after wireless communication was detected, potentially linked to terrorist activity. Authorities investigated use of Iridium satellite communication devices often used by terrorists but found no suspicious material.

“Terrorists often switch off such communication devices after contacting their handlers across the border,” said a source, adding that Iridium sets can be used on smartphones through the “Iridium GO!” mobile application, which creates a local Wi-Fi network that an iOS or Android phone can connect to. The operation continued until late Tuesday, but no satellite set or other suspicious material was found.