Srinagar: Government forces on Friday launched a search operation in a forest area in Tral area of Pulwama district of south Kashmir.

Reports said that forces rushed to Channad forest of Pastuna village after gunshots were heard from the area. They said that forces pressed choppers into the service to locate the suspected militants in the area.

“Forces have been rushed to the area and they are conducting searches as they suspect the presence of militants,” said an official.

More details are awaited.