Search operation against militants continue in south Kashmir woods

Srinagar, Nov 16: A massive search operation by security forces continued in the south Kashmir district of Kulgam forest, where a militant of Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and a soldier were killed in an encounter on Monday evening. Two militants were also arrested by the security forces yesterday. Official sources said that braving chilly weather conditions due to snowfall in the upper heights and rain in plains, security forces continued search operation in Kund Nowbugh woods in Kulgam district. It is believed some more militants are hiding in the forest area. They said security forces have launched massive search operation from different directions in the dense forest. However, during the night the operation is suspended because of darkness to avoid any casuality. With the first light in the morning, security forces are resuming the operation, they said adding so far no fresh contact was established with the militants in the forest.   Search operation was started on Monday evening when a militant and a soldier were killed in the encounter. Security forces have received information that militants of HM and Lashkher-e-Toiba (LeT) are hiding in the forests in south Kashmir after both the outfits suffered heavy losses. UNI