Government forces on Thursday launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district.
An official said that the search operation was launched in Mir Mohalla, Hajin after receiving inputs about the presence of militants.
The Internet services have been snapped as a precautionary measure in parts of district Bandipora, the official said.
Earlier, forces had launched searches in Wahab Parrey and Banyari localities of Hajin.