Security forces launch massive search operation in north Kashmir

They said on a tip-off about the presence of militants, Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police and CRPF launched a joint search operation in some areas in Hajin of Bandipora.

Security forces, braving chilly weather, sealed all exit points and a search operation has been launched.

Two militants and two commandos of Air Force were killed in an encounter in Hajin on October 11 while ultras managed to escape after a brief encounter on October 29.

There are intelligence reports that a group of militants, particularly foreigners, are frequently visiting and hiding in Hajin and other areas in the district.

Meanwhile, search operations launched in south Kashmir district of Shopian and Badgam in central Kashmir early yesterday ended without any arrest.