Security forces lay siege to Sopore village, conduct searches
Srinagar, June 24: Security forces on Monday launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Duroo village of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.
Reports said that the CASO was jointly launched by army’s 22 RR, CRPF and Special Operations Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir Police.
An official said that the CASO was launched following inputs about the presence of militants in the area.
Witnesses said that door-to-door searches are being conducted in the area.