JAMMU, April 18 -- In the backdrop of the alleged manhandling of a civilian by the Army in Nowshera area of Rajouri district, the Indian Army on Friday in an official statement said that the individual tried to snatch the weapon of soldiers and initiated a scuffle with them.

"An incident has come to light wherein certain individuals were allegedly manhandled by Army personnel in Rajouri District," the Army said in a statement.

It further said that the Army had input on the likely movement of terrorists in a vehicle in this sensitive area, adding, "Accordingly, search operations were being conducted."

Preliminary information suggests that on being stopped, the individual tried to snatch the weapon from the soldiers on duty and initiated...