Security forces launch CASO in Anantnag

ANANTNAG: Security forces on Thursday launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in a village in this south Kashmir district, official sources said.

They said on a tip off about the presence of militants, troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police and CRPF launched a joint search operation at village Pazalpora, Bijbehara, in Anantnag.

All exit points were sealed and house to house searches launched, they further said adding further details were awaited.

Meanwhile, additional security forces have been deployed in the adjacent area to prevent any law and order problem. (AGENCIES)