On Monday, August 7, 2023, security forces carried out surprise search operations in the Lal Chowk area of Srinagar.
IMAGE: Security personnel in Lal Chowk.
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IMAGE: A woman security personnel check the belongings of girl students.
IMAGE: A thorough check is also carried out on vehicles.
IMAGE: A monitoring device is set up during the course of the search operation.
IMAGE: A drone is programmed for the search operation.
IMAGE: Security personnel scan the perimeter.
IMAGE: A search is conducted at a nearby garden.
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