Security forces launch massive search operation in J&K's Shopian

Srinagar: Another operation was massive cordon and search operation was launched by the security force in a village in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir after a stone pelting mob tried to disrupt the peace of valley.

Police said security forces surrounded Heff-Shirmaal village in the morning following reports of militants hiding there.

"As the security forces tightened the cordon to launch searches, a mob resorted to stone pelting. Tear gas shells were used to break the protesting mob," police said.

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Reports said around 1,000 security personnel were engaged in the cordon and search operation.

This was the second such massive search operation in south Kashmir this month.

On May 4, over 3,000 security men had carried out another cordon and search operation in 20 villages of Kulgam district.