Srinagar, Feb 22 (UNI) Security forces on Monday conducted a surprise crackdown in Srinagar civil lines, where the area was sealed and people were frisked in large numbers.

Official sources said security forces cordoned off the area between Hari Singh High Street (HSHS), Amira Kadal and Court road in civil lines on Monday evening. “All the people present in the area, including the ones who were onboard vehicles, were frisked and their identification cards were checked before allowing them to move forward,” they said.