Firing stops, search operation on in Pulwama

PULWAMA — Firing has stopped after initial exchange of firing between security forces and militants at Tiken area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, while the cordon has been kept intact, officials said Friday.

They said that after the initial exchange of firing between militants and security forces at Tiken, there was a lull in the village and firing stopped from both sides.

“Lights are on and the cordon is intact. Due to the darkness, operation has been halted and is expected to resume with the first light of the day tomorrow,” officials said.

They said that all the escape routes have been sealed and troops have laid a multi-layer cordon in the area to ensure that militants don’t flee.