The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Imamsahib area of Shopian in south Kashmir following information about presen...

Forces comprising the Army, police and paramilitary cordoned off nearly 20 villages in Shopian and launched the search in the early hours.

Srinagar-based Defence Spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia said the militant has been identified as Shahid Ahmad Dar, a resident of Jamnagri Shopian.