Srinagar, Aug 5: A joint cordon and search operation was conducted on Wednesday in Ghat Ningli and Sheer Colony areas of Sopore by SOG Sopore, 177 Bn CRPF, and 52 RR.

Officials told GNS that the operation was launched under the jurisdiction of Police Station Amargadh as part of routine security measures in the region.

During the search, security personnel recovered 45 scrap shells from the residence of Shahbaz Aziz Dar, son of Abdul Aziz Dar, a resident of Sheer Colony, Sopore.

Police said the recovered shells were found to be scrap in nature. The material has been taken into custody for technical examination.

Further investigation is underway to ascertain all details related to the recovery, officials added.(GNS)