Operation concludes, some suspected summoned for questioning in north Kashmir

Srinagar, Oct 4: Security forces concluded over 12-hour-long search operation in about a dozen villages and mohallas in north Kashmir district of Bandipora, where internet service was suspended and educational institutions closed as a precautionary measure.
  Some persons were summoned for questioning by the security forces during the operation which started at 0500 hrs Wednesday morning.
       Official sources said that on a tip off about the presence of militants, security forces and Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police and CRPF launched a joint search operation in some areas in Hajin in Bandipora district of north Kashmir.
      Security forces sealed all exit points and roads closed for any movement. Residents were directed to remain indoor. Large number of security forces were deployed outside the cordoned off areas to prevent any law and order problem.
      Later, additional security forces were also rushed from other camps to extend the operation to move areas, including Sumbal and Naidkhai.
      Locals told UNI over phone that announcements were made through public address system from mosques that restrictions under Section 144 CrPC have been imposed in the morning. Security forces deployed were withdrawn this evening.
      They said only those having any medical emergency were being allowed to leave the cordoned off area only after checking their identity cards and frisking. Locals said some youths were picked up for questioning during the operation which concluded after about 12 hours. Educational institutions in the cordoned off areas remained closed.
       Meanwhile, locals alleged that mobile internet service has been suspended in these areas since last night to prevent spread of any rumours.
       Official source said that security forces have conducted a number of search operation in Hajin, looking for the killers of Border Security Force (BSF) jawan Mohammad Ramzan Parray, who was killed by militants in his house. Parray, who was posted in Rajasthan was on leave when the incident took place late last month. UNI