Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in north Kashmir’s Sopore area on Saturday evening.
Reports said that personnel of army’s 22 RR, police and CRPF cordoned the Saidpora area of Sopore and conducted house to house searches while all entry points towards the village were sealed.
A police officer said the operation was launched following inputs about the presence of militants in the area.
Searches in the area were going on when this report was filed.