A massive search operation was on Saturday launched in a village in Ramban district after a blast and some gunshots rocked the area, officials said. Police assisted by the Army cordoned off Dharmund village and adjoining areas in the Batote area and a search operation is underway, they said. The officials said the operation was launched immediately after a blast and some gunshots were heard in the village along the Jammu-Doda road. As per reports, suspected terrorists hurled a grenade and followed it by firing on a quick reaction team of the security forces which signalled some persons to stop for checking. Reinforcements have been rushed to the area, the officials said.
