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Search operations back in Valley; CASO launched in Bijbehara village

KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 6/19/2018 10:46:58 AM

SRINAGAR, Jun 18: After a month long ceasefire, security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Wagham village of Bijbehara town in Anantnag district.
The cordon was lifted after two and a half hours and during which random searches were conducted.
Official sources said that search operation was launched by 3 Rashtirya Rifles of army and SOG of Jammu Kashmir Police after getting inputs about the presence of militants in the village.
No contact with militants was established after which cordon was lifted. Local sources said village was brought under siege to remove militant banners, posters and pro-freedom graffiti.