Jammu, 17 December (H.S.): A CASO (Cordon and Search Operation) was launched on Wednesday by joint forces in the Mansar area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district after locals reported suspicious movement in the area.

Officials said the locals in a village near Mansar in the district reported seeing some suspicious persons moving in the area.

“A police team immediately rushed to the area and started a CASO, which was later joined by personnel from the Army and the CRPF,” officials said.

The area includes forests, agricultural fields and other locations which are being searched by the forces.

“The security forces in the areas of Mansar and other places have been alerted,” the officials added.

More details were awaited.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar