Searches conducted in Kishtwar

Jammu, Jun 18:  A Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was launched in and around Singhpora forest area of Chhatroo in Kishtwar district on Wednesday following reports of suspicious movement. Officials stated that the success so far eluded the security forces engaged in joint search operation.

The search operation, however, continued, they added.

Following exchange of fire recently, a massive joint combing operation in Singhpora-Chhatroo and adjoining areas was launched by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K Police, Indian Army, and other paramilitary forces including CRPF, to track the hiding terrorists with additional mobilisation of troops.