Forces launch nocturnal CASO in Sopore outskirts

Sopore, Dec 22: Forces on Saturday night launched a cordon-and-search operation at Hardshiva area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Reports reaching GNS said that a joint team of army’s 22 RR, and special operation group of police (SOG) laid a siege at Shiva village of Sopore late today evening.

Local reports said, forces have installed the lights in the area and conducted door to door search operation.

SSP Sopore Javid Iqbal also confirmed the incident to GNS and said that the cordon was launched following inputs about the movement of some suspected militants.(GNS)