Security forces launch search operation in J&K's Shopian

October 25, 2017 09:19

A massive cordon and search operation was launched by the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday early morning.

At least 13 villages have been cordoned off.

A joint team of the Special Operation Group Shopian, 44, 62, and 1 Rashtriya Rifles of the Indian Army and 14th battalion of the Central Reserve Police Force have cordoned off the villages which includes Sugan, Heff, Shirmaal, Nagbal, Barbugh, Chitragaam, Turkawangam, Maldeera, Kashew, Kadgam and Nullayposhwari.

Further details are awaited.

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