TOP STORIES Joint CASO launched in Kulgam | KNO DGP Prabhat, IGP Kashmir reach spot to monitor operation amid manhunt for Nowpora Akhran attackers Published 2 hours ago on November 15, 2026 By Umaisar Gull Ganie Kulgam, Nov 15 (KNO): Security forces on Sunday launched a joint cordon-and-search operation (CASO) in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district following intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists, officials said. A senior official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a joint team of Jammu and Kashmir Police and security forces launched the operation after receiving specific intelligence inputs. He said terrorists are likely trapped in the area, while Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat and IGP Kashmir Sujit Kumar, along with other senior officers, reached the spot to monitor the operation. The operation comes days after three CRPF personnel were injured in a terrorist attack at Nowpora Akhran on November 11, triggering a massive manhunt to track down the attackers.—(KNO) Further details awaited. Up Next Congress Spreading Misinformation on Kishtwar SPO Killings, Insulting Martyrs: LoP Sharma | KNO Don't Miss First letter to MLAs by new Education Minister draws criticism | KNO