Security forces, including the Army, police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), have laid multi-dimensional cordon of the Teryath-Poni-Shiv Khori area bordering Rajouri district, they said
Armed with surveillance equipment, including drones and sniffer dogs, a massive combing operation has begun in the area and adjoining areas of the district, the officials said.
Terrorists involved in the attack are believed to be hiding in the upper reaches of neighbouring Rajouri and Reasi, the sources said, adding the area has dense forest belts and deep gorge.
“Search operation has been launched in the area”, Senior Superintendent of Police, Reasi, Mohita Sharma said. The village defence committees have also been geared up in the area, she added.
Officials said over 40 people were injured in the attack and 10 of them sustained bullet wounds.