Jammu, Jan. 29 -- With the intention to flush out around 30 to 40 terrorists hiding in upper reaches before the onset of summer, security forces on Tuesday launched massive searches at nearly 23 places across Jammu region, said people familiar with the development.

"Acting upon the directions of ministry of home affairs, army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) have launched massive anti-terror operations across Jammu region. At least 10 places have been chosen as targeted areas in the districts of Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban, seven places in twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch, three places in Udhampur district and three in Reasi and Jammu districts," said a home department official, requesting anonym...