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

ANI  |  Shopian (Jammu and Kashmir) [India] 

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 (SOG) Shopian, 44, 62, and 1 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) of the and 14th battalion of the (CRPF) cordoned off the villages.

The areas are Sugan, Heff, Shirmaal, Nagbal, Barbugh, Chitragaam, Turkawangam, Maldeera, Kashew, Kadgam and Nullayposhwari.

Further details are awaited.

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First Published: Wed, October 25 2017. 08:42 IST