Kulgam, Nov 13: Security forces have intensified search operations across several villages in south Kashmir's Kulgam district following an attack on CRPF personnel, with teams searching residential houses, orchards and adjoining areas to trace those responsible.

A significant deployment of security personnel has been reported in Matalhama, Chadar, Bhan, Mah, Akhran, Nowpora, Zangalpora and Kelam Gund, besides several neighbouring hamlets.

Search teams are conducting extensive inspections of residential localities and orchard areas as part of the operation. Sniffer dogs have also been deployed to assist security personnel in detecting possible clues and tracking the movement of suspects.

Police and other security agencies are jointly carrying out searches at multiple locations, with personnel covering different areas of the district.

The operation follows a firing incident near Mir Bazar in which three CRPF personnel sustained injuries after suspected militants opened fire on a security deployment.

Security forces have intensified their efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack, trace the suspected attackers and collect evidence related to the incident.

Search operations were continuing across the affected areas, officials said.