J&K: Security forces launch search operations in Tral, Pulwama, apprehend Hizul Mujahideen terrorist Gulzar Dar

Security forces launched cordon & search operations in Pastuna forest area of Pulwama's Tral, Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. The search operation was launched after gunshots were heard in the vicinity. Earlier in the morning, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation in KG sector of Poonch.

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# J&K: Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Gulzar Dar apprehended in Pulwama district's Tral in a joint operation of Army, Police and CRPF

# The search operation was launched after gunshots were heard in the vicinity

Photo of Hizbul Mujahideen terrorist Gulzar Dar apprehended in Pulwama district's Tral (J&K) in a joint operation of Army, Police and CRPF. pic.twitter.com/0AHBKdkxaQ

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# Security forces launched cordon & search operations in Pastuna forest area of Pulwama's Tral, Jammu and Kashmir on Friday

Jammu and Kashmir has recently witnessed heightened ceasefire violations and terrorist activities since recent times. On Wednesday, an encounter took place between security forces and terrorists in Bajin, Handipora of Jammu and Kashmir. Two IAF personnel were martyred whereas two LET terrorists were also killed during the encounter.