Forces launched search operation in Pattan village

Barmumull September 18 (PTK) Government forces on Friday morning sealed Pattan village of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

Officials said that additional reinforcements of army and Special Operation Group of police have been rushed to Gohiwa village in Pattan area as chances of encounter between forces and militants believed to be holed up are rife.

An official said that search operation is underway in the area and as of now no contact with militants has been established.

Earlier, army’s 29 RR and SOG have launched a cordon-and-search operation at Gohiwa area of Pattan village following specific information about the presence of militants inside a residential houses.(PTK)