Cordon And Search Operations

Kashmir unrest: Security forces bring back cordon-and-search operations after 15 years

The security forces in the Valley are increasing the frequency of cordon-and-search operations (CASO), a clear throwback to the nineties.

Indian Army to re-introduce CASO as part of counter-terror operations in Kashmir

Signalling an aggressive stance, the Army has decided to re-introduce cordon and search operations (CASO) as a "permanent feature" of its campaign against militants, nearly 15 years after the practice was abandoned.