Security forces launched massive Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) on Sunday at two places in south Kashmir district of Pulwama, where two Over Ground Workers (OGWs) were arrested and three youths were prevented from joining militancy on Saturday, official sources said.
They said following a tip-off about the presence of militants, Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police, CRPF and Rashtriya Rifles (RR) launched a joint search operation at Gasoo and Wasu in Pulwama early this morning.
All exit points were sealed by the security forces, they said adding later house to house search was launched at both the places. However, so far no contact was established with the militants, they said adding the operation was going on when the reports last came in.
Security forces and police in a joint operation on Saturday arrested two OGWs in Pulwama. Three youths were arrested before they could join the militant group. Later, they were handed over to their family members after their proper counselling, they said.
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