Multiple searches in Rajouri, Poonch

Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Nov 27: Search operations continued in different areas of the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch as troops intensified efforts to eliminate the hiding militants amid reports that they may have fled to upper reaches in view of pressure by various security agencies.
Officials said joint search operations by Army, police, SOG and paramilitary forces have been going on at different places in the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch to flush out the militants.
“Nearly 14-15 search operations have been going on in the two districts presently. Once these areas are secured, the operations will be launched at other places,” the officials said, adding that the operations will ensure that the militants are eliminated and till then they are unable to strike.