SRINAGAR: Indian army and paramilitary forces arrested over 100 people in the ongoing cordon and search operations in Bandipora and Rajouri districts.

According to a KMS report on on Wednesday, Indian police confirmed the arrest of at least 67 people during the operation in the Shahadra area of Rajouri district alone over the past two days. The operation was launched after the killing of a government employee, Mohammad Razaq, by unknown gunmen in the district, two days ago.

“Thus far, 67 suspected individuals have been detained for questioning following this incident,” the police spokesman said.

Meanwhile, dozens more were arrested during the ongoing operation in Bandipora district of the occupied territory today.