Srinagar: Indian forces have launched a search operation in Samba district of Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir.

According to media reports, the forces' personnel launched a massive search operation in Sadayali area of district in the garb of some 'suspicious movement'. Officials claimed that the operation was launched after authorities found a tip about the presence of an unidentified individual in the area.

The operation was jointly launched by Indian army, paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force and Special Operations Group (SOG) in the area. Drones were also deployed for aerial surveillance, the officials said.

Meanwhile, a tractor driver died during soil excavation in Malpora area of Pulwama district.