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Search operation launched in Pathankot

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Press Trust of India Pathankot
Last Updated : Jul 28 2015 | 10:02 PM IST
A massive search operation has been launched in the district following the terrorists attack in neighbouring Gurdaspur district yesterday.
District Police Chief Rakesh Kaushal today said that a police party conducted special searches in the semi hilly areas of the district.
He said that special Nakas (check-points) have been set up and vehicles are being searched.
Kaushal said that security has been further tightened along the Ranjit Sagar dam area to prevent any untoward incident.
In a major terror attack, three fidayeen, believed to have come from Pakistan, yesterday attacked passengers in a moving bus and stormed a police station at Gurdaspur district in Punjab, killing seven persons, including an SP, while all the terrorists were gunned down after a day-long operation.

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First Published: Jul 28 2015 | 10:02 PM IST

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