Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district

Search operation launched in Kishtwar

KNO Correspondent

Jammu, Dec 24 (KNO): Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on Tuesday following suspicious movement in the area, sources said.

Village Defence Guard (VDG) members reportedly fired a few shots after detecting suspicious movement in Kuntwara area of the district, they told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO).

Subsequently, security forces and police were mobilised, and a cordon-and-search operation was launched, the sources said. The incident occurred in the same area where, on November 7, two VDG members were killed by terrorists—(KNO)

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