Pathankot (Punjab) [India], July 24 (ANI): Punjab police started a combing operation at Phangtoli village in Pathankot district on Wednesday after they received information that around seven suspected people were seen in the village.

The police said that the seven people came to a house at night and asked for water and then they went away. People in the house got suspicious that the men were involved in any kind of nefarious activity so they informed the police.

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"Yesterday, late at night we received information that in Phangtoli village, around seven suspected people were seen. We will verify all the angles. This morning, a joint search is being conducted," Sumer Singh, Pathankot Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) told ANI.

"We will check the area. According to those who saw them, the suspected people did not have any ammunition," he added.

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Punjab Police released a sketch of one of the 7 suspects seen late last night in Phangtoli village. (ANI)

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