The security forces launched cordon and search operations in two villages of Pulwama district on Friday evening.
According to an official, following inputs about presence of militants; army, CRPF and police cordoned Chatapora locality in Pulwama town at around 5:30 pm and a search operation was launched in the area.
The forces also cordoned the Tengpuna village at around 6 pm and launched house to house searches in Dangerpora and Hajipora localities.
The searches were going on when this report was filed.