With over 1,000 security forces, major search operation launched in J&K's Shopian to hunt Hizbul terrorists
Jammu: The security forces on Wednesday launched a noteworthy search and combing operation in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian taking after inputs about a group of unidentified militants covering up in the territory.
According to ANI, the operation includes almost 1,000 security work force, who are directing way to-entryway seek in towns encompassing the Shopian region to flush out militants stayed in the zone.
This is a joint operation, which includes work force from Jammu and Kashmir Police and Army.
Knowledge sources claimed almost ten ten hardcore terrorists belonging to pro-Pakistan militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen are stowing away in the dense forest close Shopian.
The operation comes when Defense Minister Arun Jaitley and Army Chief General Bipin Rawat are expected to touch base in Jammu and Kashmir to survey the security circumstance in the midst of elevated strain on hold of Control (LoC) and understudy distress in the Valley.
This would be Jaitley's first visit to the state after he assumed control over the extra charge from Manohar Parrikar.
The Defense Minister propelled his visit by a day since he was generally booked to seat the two-day long Goods and Services Tax (GST) board meeting starting here on Thursday.
Amid his visit to the LoC, Jaitley would meet the field officers.
He will be informed on the general readiness of the armed force to address difficulties of truce infringement by Pakistan and the elevated danger of invasion as the snow defrosts on the mountains.
Sources here said the progressing understudies' distress fanning separatist feelings in the valley would likewise stay in core interest.
"The effect of an agitation on the general security circumstance can't be wished away. In this manner, the visit will likewise concentrate on ways and intends to help the common organization bring the circumstance under control," a top official said.