Continuing their efforts to neutralise the threat posed by terrorists, security forces on Saturday continued a massive Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) for the second consecutive day in the Passerkote area of Chatroo sub-division in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district. The operation was launched after security agencies received credible intelligence inputs about the possible presence of terrorists who were reportedly planning to carry out attacks on civilians in the area. Acting swiftly on the information, security forces successfully foiled a potential terror attempt. The joint operation, which began on Friday, is being conducted by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, Special Operations Group (SOG), Para Commandos and other security agencies. Security forces have cordoned off the dense forest region as well as nearby inhabited areas and are carrying out systematic searches to eliminate any potential threat. Special caution is being exercised due to the difficult terrain and thick forest cover. According to reports, around 7 to 8 terrorists belonging to the proscribed Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit are believed to be hiding in the area. In addition to forest searches, security forces are also conducting extensive house-to-house searches in the surrounding villages. The operation is ongoing and further details are awaited.