Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Saidpora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday morning.
Reports said that a joint team of Army’s 22 RR, Police and CRPF cordoned off the area in Zaingeer belt of Sopore and sealed all entry and exit points to the area.
An official said the cordon was launched following inputs about the presence of militants in the area.
The searches were going on when this report was filed.