Search operation underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama

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Srinagar: A cordon and search operation have been launched in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Monday. The search operation is launched by the Army, the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Cordon and search operation by Army, police, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) underway in several villages of Pulwama district. More details awaited. #JammuAndKashmir (visuals deferred by unspecified team) pic.twitter.com/owQK1Ru9lo — ANI (@ANI) September 3, 2018

An encounter between security forces and terrorists was also launched on Sunday in Laddi in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation after a brief exchange of fire. The security forces had received inputs about the presence of terrorists in the area.

Security forces were in the process of laying cordon in Imamsahib area of Shopian following the information about the presence of terrorists when the ultras opened fire at them. The security forces had retaliated to the attack, leading to a brief exchange of fire.