The Army is carrying out massive searches in the dense forests of Kupwara close to the Line of Control (LoC) in north Kashmir to zero in on a group of militants who are believed to have infiltrated a few days ago.
The search operation was launched in the forests of Bodnambal, Chowkibal Kupwara in the morning hours but so far no contact has been established with the militants.
Army sources said troopers have also been airlifted to Bodnambal, Chowkibal to ensure that the militants don’t escape the cordon. “We received information this morning about the presence of militants in the dense forests of Bodnambal. Immediately troops from the 68 Mountain Brigade were mobilised and a massive search operation was launched. However, so far there has been no contact with the militants,” a senior Army officer said in Srinagar.
