SRINAGAR: A fresh search operation was started by security forces on Monday morning to trace the hiding militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district.
Earlier on Sunday, an exchange of gunfire took place between security forces and militants at the Cherji area between Dachhan and Nagseni. The encounter began when police, Army, and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in the suspected area following information about the presence of terrorists.
As per media reports, the hiding militants are believed to be affiliated with the proscribed Hizbul Mujahideen outfit, including two top-ranking militants carrying a reward of Rs 30 lakhs each.
Meanwhile, more reinforcements have been rushed to the area to strengthen the cordon and search operation which was ongoing. Drones and sniffer dogs have been used to assist the ongoing operation.
