Srinagar, April 27 -- As the massive search operation is underway to track down terrorists involved in killing of tourists, police has detained 175 suspected persons from Anantnag district.

Soon after the attack, police started picking up overground workers, relatives of active militants and suspected persons across J&K, however, many were released after initial investigation.

Police spokesman said that in the wake of the recent Pahalgam incident and as part of intensified efforts to curb terrorism and its ecosystem, Anantnag Police, in close collaboration with the Army, CRPF and other security forces have launched extensive search and cordon operations across the district.

"As part of these operations, numerous raids were conducted at...